Good article. Yes, many people don't understand that there are, in fact, certain ways that religion and government can intersect which don't violate the fundamental principle of "separation of church and state." In Town of Greece v. Galloway, for example, it was decided that the town's board members were not in violation of the First Amendment if they opened their sessions with prayer. That's different from barring membership on the board for someone who's not Christian.

Personally, I disagree with Christian social service organizations not accepting same-sex applicants for foster care. But I do still think that there are boundaries for the government not to cross in coercing people to violate their beliefs. For example, while a Christian/Jewish/Muslim restaurant owner cannot and should not be allowed to refuse normal business with a gay couple on the simple basis of them being gay, that owner should not be forced to cater a gay wedding.