Originally Posted by MellowGold

In order to create a balance (which is what democracy runs off), any majority of anything (party, religion, race) must be questioned and scrutinized at every turn. It may seem unfair, but it works and it protects this country from becoming under the control of one group.

I mean, what are the chance of Buddhism affecting and controlling how the government is run? I think it's safe to say there is very little if no chance. On the other hand, what are the chances of Christianity becoming a major player in government? Very high, in some cases (debatably) even directly affecting it today.