Just my two shekels -
Although this may be a good thing, and much preferable to the governments of other nations who persecute Christ-followers, it is my opinion that we should not look to our government to protect Christians or attempt to prosecute those who persecute us.
Why? Because giving power away is giving power away, and trusting in our government is a hard lesson we all just went through, right? Why do that again? Why buy in before we know all the terms?
For instance, who will define the endless denominations and non-denominations and sects of Christianity and it's counterfeits that fit within this term "Christian?" The government does not have the right to make this decision; it is up to each of us to discern.
I think this is a slippery slope, and Christians should remember Jesus's great commission to the Church, and NOT look to the government as our source or supply.
Mark 16:14-20 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. (15) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (16) He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. (17) And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; (18) they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." (19) So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. (20) And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.
