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- Separation of Church and StateThe Obama Administration has chosen to impose a requirement that all employers include, in their employee health insurance policies, coverage for contraceptives. These employers include churches and organizations whose ideals run counter to the policy.
- Church and State Case Goes Too Far With Santa BarredColumn discussing the controversy surrounding the Saugus, Mass fire department almost being banned from handing out coloring books dressed up as Santa at an elementary school.
- Separation of Church and StateAn informed opinion on the separation of church and state in the United States.
The Fallacy of "Separation of Church and State"...One More TimeNon believers are always throwing out the charge that there must be 'separation of church and state'. Why?
The Case for the Premise of Separation of Church and State'..."Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: "
Church and State"Separation of church and state" is not a phrase that appears in the Constitution, nor was such an idea prevalent in early American life. So where does it come from?
Jesus, Prayer, and Separation of Church and StateAre atheists right when they say that public prayer is unconstitutional?
Religion in SportsThere are numerous situations that may occur around a sports context that call into question whether or not there may be a violation of the principle of separation between church and state.
Separation of Church and State on ChristmasMy reflection on seperation of church and state especially during the holidays season.
Case Against the Separation of Church and StateA historical look at America's Christian roots and the founders views and actions regarding church state relationships.An overview of separatism in America and elsewhere.- Roger Williams, Church and State, and Freedom of ReligionArguably, Roger Williams is the founding father of the idea of separation of church and state in the United States. This, however, was for different reasons than the doctrine is usually cited today.
What is Separation of Church and State ?The context and history of church state relationships in America. How federalism relates to church state affairs. The true meaning of the first amendment.- Christine O'Donnell should plead the Fifth on First Amendment ignorance (but probably doesn't know that amendment, either)While exercising her First Amendment right to freely speak Tuesday, Christine O'Donnell, the Republican and Tea Party-backed candidate for the U. S. Senate seat of Delaware, repeatedly displayed her ignorance of the First Amendment's clause regarding...
- The Transformation of Church and State RelationsThis paper outlines the transformation of church and state relations in America from the colonial period to the revolutionary era.
- The Separation of Church and StateAn essay involving the separation of church and state.
- Separation of Church and State: Constitutional?This article questions the commonly accepted concept that the separation of church and state is in the constitution.
The Separation of Church and State is a MythThe current definition of the Separation of Church and State is a myth, not based on the original documents, or even on the words of the founding fathers.
Separation of Church and State and Public Schools Science CurriculumIs separation of church and state in the constitution? The Supreme Court has made clear that the teaching of creation science can not be legally prohibited from being taught in the classroom
The Wall of the Separation of Church and StateProtection for Christian churches originally was promised to the masses, but now unconstitutional hindering of religious freedom happens in ways that result in a war of reality between the atheists that manufacture it and the Christians that proclaim it.- The Great LieSeparation of church and state: there may not be a constitutional principal that is so important yet so woefully misinterpreted and misunderstood.
Church and State! Are They Separate?Thomas Jefferson and James Madison attended Church services in the House of Representatives. Church services were permitted in Executive branch buildings and also the Supreme Court chambers.- The Far-Reaching Effect of Separation of Church and StateRecently, some have been using the Tenth Amendment to push religious efforts, but the courts prefer the Fourteenth Amendment.
- The Constitutional Separation of Church and StateThis article defends the position that the U.S. was NOT founded as a Christian nation and the separation of church and state is a constitutional establishment.
- Separation of Church and State: Why Religious Liberty Must Be UpheldSome historic examples of how the Church being an agent of the State and vice versa has stifled religious freedom
- Freedom of Religion or Freedom from Religion?How has the separation of church and state effected American public schools? How has Supreme Court interpretations changed over time?
Is There Really Supposed to Be a Separation of Church and State?The words "separation of church and state," do not appear in the Constitution, contrary to popular belief. It's amazing how many people believe this phrase exists as a constitutional "clause," even though they've never seen it.- Separation of Church and StateThis is an article about how churches today are more worried about being politically correct, than they are about doing what is right.
- Separation of Church and StateGovernment is a man-made mechanism to make life convenient for people... but the positions have become about the person and not office. People allow their religious beliefs to... take away the burden of responsibility for their more difficult decisions.
- A Nation Without SeparationThis is a short essay on hypothetical laws the government could impose on Christian churches if there were no separation between Church and State.
- Review of Church and Street Bistro in Los AngelesA review of Church and Street Bistro in Los Angeles, California.
- Is There Really a Separation of Church and State?On religion's role in politics and the presidental elections.
- A Collapsing Separation of Church and State: Religion's Influence on PoliticsThese are the words of a Christian speaking in favor of moving the pro-Jesus attitude away from D.C.
- Keep Our Separation of Church and StateWhy do people pressure for more religious freedom when there are so many religions out there?
- Separation of Church and State? - Prison Fellowship Ministries Being SuedDon't you want to be protected from religion? By the way, I would like to point out that the words "separation of church and state" is not mentioned in the Constitution of the United States. Read it for yourself!
- Separation of Church and StateDoes congress have the right to stop religion?
How to Achieve a True Separation of Church and StateThe doctrine of the separation of Church and State is constantly under attack in this nation, from those pushing school prayers to those advocating that the State maintain an established Church.- The Impact of the Separation of Church and State on EducationThe United States of America was founded on the basis of religious freedom. Its school systems were centered on religious education. Theology was weaved into every song, every thought, and every act of Americans.
Separation of Church and State: Fact or Fiction? an Analysis of the Argument and the Truth Behind itMany have said that the United States is a 'Christian' nation, but how far from the truth is that thinking?- Separation of Church and State: Fact or Fiction?Over the past three decades an increase in debate over the five words "Separation of Church and State" has been increasingly ramped up due to pressure from America's religious and political right.
Voting Issues that Narrow the Separation of Church and StateThere are many issues that are argued almost exclusively from a religious stance. These issues narrow the separation of Church and State.