What I wonder is whether the people who name the name of Christ are willing to do so consistantly and faithfully when the reward in life is all the contempt, fines, imprisonment, and worse which a Pagan tyrant is able to impose.

Also, a vote that cast at the ballot box under a democracy is a positive approval. It is tantamount to saying "this man is worthy to hold office and is worthy to be called my representative".

And, the one-hundred-millionth of a say that is your vote is among the most ineffectual of means available to influence political outcomes. I would much rather favor the plan that involves placing Christ's Kingdom and Righteousness ahead of one's own, preaching the Law along with the Gospel, calling the nation to Repentance, giving godly counsel to men, chastising [and where warranted, rejecting] those who preach compromise and worldly thinking, and leaving the outcome of the political process in the very capable hands of King Jesus.

"Freedom of Religion" is a compromise which we have reached in order to attempt to paper over certain unresolved disputes. I see it as having little value beyond a courtroom argument (and not as a fundamental right to be promoted and stood upon and protected as though for its the church has somehow become dependent upon consistent and universal application modern legal jurisprudence for existence).

(That they have their members set in conflict with an authoritarian state ought to be a grave enough matter for their leadership to reconsider their stand very carefully)

I think it is better to argue from Scripture, because, even if they outwardly appear to be attempting to win the debate, they still have to deal with knowing themselves to be resisting and opposing God, rather than merely disagreeing with another sinner - and if they ever get around to acknowledging what they understand inwardly, it can turn into a very powerful and practical testament to the truth, mercy, justice, and righteousness of God, and can go a long way in helping to guide them along a more godly path.

I think that, before we get to the conclusion, we should make use of basic arguments which can not be ignored without its being blatant impiety and foolishness: Something like 'God destroyed Nadab and Abihu for presuming to determine how God is to be worshipped, explicitly forbade the formation and worship of images, mentioned nothing about an "economy of images" or about "dulia" and "latria" categories which would permit men to act in manners which a plain reading of Scripture would condemn as sinful, but we do see Christ coming in and casting down the prevailing religious authority, we do see text in Scripture which speaks of candlesticks being removed from their place and branches broken off the tree, and it is clearly stated in Scripture that we as sinners tend to make decisions in a foolish and prideful and rebellious manner, so maybe you people should take the time and reconsider your stance in light of the warnings which God has graciously given you.'

Make a public and corporate confession, admitting to being an organization composed of sinners which act according to the nature of sinners.
Humble herself before God, recognizing her own guilt and inferiority and infidelity, as well as the righteousness and justice of God in condemning her for it if he should determine to do so, then seek mercy from the position of a beggar (and not as men with authority and prestige to boast of).
Seek counsel from men who are godly enough to confess their own fallibility and sinfulness in interpretation, be taught out of the book, and receive the correction with gladness and thanksgiving (rather than continuing to strive against the Reformation).

I think what we, as Christians, should do is discuss business and tradeskills with each other and see if we can become more dependent upon each other and less dependent upon secular employers.

(*) Mormon leaders have basically denied the sinfulness of the desire, so it would also probably be worthwhile to discuss what Scripture has to say about our sinful nature (in contrast to the commission of particular sins).