The trouble is, if they run away from religion, conservatism will lose most of it's meaning.
How so ? Conservatism is about old timey values, which should include pluralism.
Also pragmatism.
But mostly - supporting the wealthy.
Those Christians who insist on holding on can still take it to their churches and make believe in private. It's harmless to others as long as no important decisions are made that are based on religious beliefs.
This attempt to push the supernatural onto young children has to be considered child abuse.
That was just one part of it, as I read it. I think it's cool to teach the bible as storytelling. They have Santa in school too.