Author Question: What does "separation of church and state" mean to you? (Read 1900 times)

penguins

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 903
This isn't a homework question in case you're wond'ring.



Sandstorm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 268
it means the govt can't establish a national religion - period. It does not mean all religious symbols must be stripped off public property



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Yolanda

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 757
It means that the federal government, due to a supreme court ruling, is not allowed to be aligned with or promote Christianity or any other religion in general, but the federal government can be aligned with and promote Judaism no problem. This is evident by the gigantic 40ft National Chanukah Menorah  featured prominently on the White House lawn (public property) every holiday season.

"Though there is nothing in the US Constitution that decrees a ?separation of church & state?, because we fear Christianity, we will do all on our power to prevent public expressions of the Christian religion.?

However, when it comes to asserting Judaism, we don?t give a hoot about the myth, ?separation of church & state?, thus we will do all in our power to promote public expressions of the Jewish religion."



curlz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Well, actually, it doesn't say anywhere in our constitution that we are required to separate church and state. What it does say in the first amendment to the constitution is ""Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."  Which put simply means that you should be free to exercise your religious preferences any way you want and that the government shouldn't try to force any particular one on you. Thomas Jefferson wrote "wall of separation between church and state," in his letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in 1802, and the meaning has been falsely attributed to the Constitution ever since.



Millan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
It means I shouldn't have to live in a theocracy of any kind.



 

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library