Religious Freedom

If the goal of our society is utilitarian happiness, then it's pretty obvious that allowing freedom of religion and worship would be a key component. Forcing anyone outside the mainstream to publicly deny one of the most important aspects of their identify is going to have some devastating consequences on the aggregate happiness and well-being of that society.

Separation of Church and State is a related political best practice that helps ensure that religious freedom is not eroded over time.

Freedom of Religion

Roger Trigg on the Importance of Religious Freedom

NOFX - The Separation of Church and Skate