I, too, strive to follow God's law. I, too, believe that if God were at the helm, our nation would fare better. Thus, we constantly struggle to improve our world. This includes imposing laws. Obviously man's laws are often flawed.
Man is flawed.
But I believe that most laws stem from the desire to be better people, to treat each other fairly, with respect and tolerance. If Ms. Bradfield is truly interested in bridging the divide, I suggest she begin by attempting to see each person as an individual, not defined strictly by politics or denominations. In that light, I believe that Ms. Bradfield wrote in an effort to enlighten and improve our society. I hope she grants me the same assumption. To be honest, she is not alone in painting with a broad stroke.