It is odd. It's also anti-American. I see it as part of the current fascist rise, which is very American.

Freedom of religion is supposed to be one of the main checks and balances from extremism and despots. Funny how it's always the religious zealots who are so eager to cozy up to extremists and despots. Can't be content with freedom to worship and follow their own religious conscience. No, they have to sell out the whole country to cheat their neighbors of that same freedom. To worship and follow their own religious conscience.

Every. Damn. Time.