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[–] Anon331717 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

The metaphor, coin by Jefferson, was used exclusively to keep the state out of the church's business, not to keep the church out of the state's business. The 1A means that there will be no Nationalized religion, not that religion and politics must be separate. The Pope, addressed the Congress in 2015. The motto of the US is In God We Trust, hardly separations of church and state.

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[–] ADaniels ago 

The federal reserve is a private bank.

also, the street is bi-directional, separation of church and state means government proceedings do not need to reference un-provable religious deities..... just as much as it it means the state should keep put of the church's business.....

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[–] Anon331717 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Emblazoned over the Speaker of the House in the US Capitol are the words "In God We Trust." The Supreme Court building built in the 1930's has carvings of Moses and the Ten Commandments. God is mentioned in stone all over Washington D.C., on its monuments and buildings. As a nation, we have celebrated Christmas to commemorate the Savior's birth for centuries. Oaths in courtrooms have invoked God from the beginning. The founding fathers often quoted the Bible in their writings. Every president that has given an inaugural address has mentioned God in that speech. Prayers have been said at the swearing in of each president. Each president was sworn in on the Bible, saying the words, "So help me God." Our national anthem mentions God. The liberty bell has a Bible verse engraved on it. The original constitution of all 50 states mentions God. Chaplains have been in the public payroll from the very beginning. Our nations birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence, mentions God four times. The Bible was used as a textbook in the schools.