No, taxation without representation was the first and foremost reason the United States declared independence. Sure, religious persecution (mostly Christians by other denominations of Christians) caused a bunch of people to come fleeing to America, but that's not why we're a country. Interesting fact, most of the foremost founding fathers were deists, not christians. This nation was founded under the principle that all men are created equal, and so they should deserve equal treatment by their government. [spoiler]Also, I believe Nix meant find a new job, not religion. Lol.[/spoiler]