Will We have to Pay the "Bill"?

We live in a country where we are free to practice our own religion. We can't make others believe in Christianity. We can talk to them, reach out to them,etc. But in the end we each have to make our own choice on what we truly believe.
My small group is starting a series called Experiencing God. It's not just a book, but a 13 week course that if done correctly will change your life. And that is exactly what I am hoping for. (but that is a whole other blog)
The point of this blog is to talk about this Bill in Virginia concerning abortion and a woman's rights and what I am learning in Experiencing God.
There are 7 steps that the author says we need to do in order to experience God, listen to God, and know what He is saying and when He is saying it. One of the steps is "You come to know God by experience as you obey Him, and He accomplishes His work through you."
OBEY
Got that? OBEY.
Something that I use to cringe at.
OBEY.
What? I will do whatever I want to do. I am an independent woman.
OBEY.
I (like other women I know) even made sure it was not in my wedding vows. It was a real big joke between Martin and I. Honor, yes. Love, yes. Cherish, yes.
OBEY....HAHAHAHA!!!! whatever.

But as I start on this new journey, I am starting to see that I want to obey God. And that means listening to His WORD and actually applying it and sharing it, whether people want to hear it or not. Which is where this blog is going.

I posted a comment on FaceBook that drew some attention concerning this anti-abortion bill. I respect the fact that all people have the right to an opinion. We do live in a country that allows us to practice our own religion, and I am very happy and proud that I do. I understand that it took blood, sweat, and tears to be where we are today (woman's rights) and it is believed that some think this bill will take us backwards.
My opinion: I am against the bill because I do NOT think it is the governments place to tell us what to do with out bodies. BUT......who is to protect the unborn children if this bill passes? If you look at the Bible, God's Word, WE ARE SUPPOSE TO PROTECT THEM. WE ARE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS. WE ARE.
So, how do we do this without letting the government tell us what to do with our physical bodies?
How are we suppose to be active Christians and deal with this?
Several people made the comment that God and government are 2 different things.
Yes, they are.
I don't know how else to say this without really irritating some people.....so with all due respect............it shouldn't be.
I am sure some of you are like "Well then get out of America and go live where religion and government are the same".
There, I said it. Now let me expand:
GOD is suppose to be the #1 thing in our lives. He is supposed to be the first thing on our minds and He is the basis for every decision. every. DO YOU HEAR ME? EVERY decision is suppose to be about HIM and His glory.
ALL OF IT PEOPLE.
So I see and hear people say they believe in God and they are followers of Jesus, but don't listen and do God's will. They turn around and talk bad about another. They sleep around. They don't trust God's Will above their wants. They lie. They steal (materials or dreams). And I am one of them....so are YOU.
We are all sinners. All of us. But thank God Jesus died for our sins.
But it doesn't mean that we can go around sinning and then later beg God for forgiveness and its done.
He knows what is in our hearts. he knows if we truly believe or just "going through the motions". He knows ALL.

So, how are we suppose to live in a society that let's us practice our own religion, but won't allow it to dictate our laws?

Is that really practicing religion?
Need answers/ideas here please.