The Separation of Church and State is one of the most enlightened aspects of the Constitution. It protects government from interference by religious authorities and it protects religion (or even atheism) from interference by governmental authorities.

Nov 8, 2019 · 4:58 AM UTC

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But spirituality is not religion; it’s simply the path of the heart. The Founders weren’t seeking to suppress the spiritual life of the nation. Rather, they were seeking to protect it! Any path that deviates from the path of the heart, whether private or public, is dysfunctional
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For 40 years all ethical and moral considerations were left out of public policy discussions, paving a way for unnecessary suffering of millions of people both here and abroad. Spiritual voices are exactly the ones who should now rise up & say, “No more!” Marianne2020.com
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Madam, Separation of Church and State is not in the Constitution.
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So you don’t call the First Amendment part of the Constitution...?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
That's not in the Constitution. Read it. Separation of Church and state is a 1947 SCOTUS opinion.
Replying to @marwilliamson
False. Most states had laws that prohibited atheists from doing things like holding office. These laws were changed by legislative means, but are not unconstitutional.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
So few Americans understand that this separation protects faith from the profane influence of politics.
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