Religion (and other civic associations) provide an outlet for public opinion that is often critical of the nation-state.
<span>Outlawing religion doesn't work unless there are no other civic institutions such as unions, political parties, and local governments. </span>
<span>Religion is always the way to speak out against the nation-state even if the leaders are chosen by the state because the prayers of groups of men can be done without leaders.</span>
No stone cold Austin is not the goat
The president is isolated when his/her decisions are no longer objective due to his place in office.