As an ex copper ... of course I have a very pointed view on this subject ...
Photo ID is REQUIRED for security purposes ... it protects the issuee from fraudulent use of such documents, and it protects society in whole from dangerous offenders, by having DMV photographs on file for 80% plus of the adult population ...
To put it very simply, and I DO NOT GIVE A FLYING FUCK what religeon you are, or elsewise ... whatever excuse you have ... If you cannot comply with the regulations of being issued a driver's license ... THAN DO NOT FUCKING APPLY FOR ONE ... (and DO NOT fucking even think about driving without one !!!)
Ontario has fines of a MINIMUM $5000 for being caught driving w/o insurance ... I say match that ammount for people caught driving without a license (first offence) ... lock them up for 30 days for repeat convictions ...
And other provinces/states should follow suit too
