(June 24, 2015 at 7:50 pm)Metis Wrote: I don't see the problem with it. Like them or loathe them there is no denying the Catholics and Mormons have some of the best record keeping skills on the planet. I don't see any reason to object to a baptismal certificate, in fact in the case of the Mormons, Anglicans and Catholics theirs are probably more reliable than the state issued birth certificates in some countries!
First off, all religions are treated equal so we are not just trusting the Catholics and Mormons for accurate record keeping and honesty.
Second, organized religion is notorious for scandals. They are going to abuse this power if they aren't already.