Why Religion and State need separation

Originally posted by wolfgang59
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sons-removed-mother-who-refused-6454573

'A mum who refused a court order to see a 'Christian' counsellor has had her two sons taken away from her.'

I'm not sure such a thing would happen this side of the pond. (Or at least, i hope it wouldn't).

As an aside, i thought Albuquerque was a made up place in a song, where one was likely to encounter hot dogs and jumping frogs...