'No Separation Of Church And State': Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Reveals Its Priorities

[Dagoth-Ur]

Isn't it implied by "...Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…"?

Federally? Yes, state level? Nope.

 

[Dagoth-Ur]

Bullshit! !! James Madison was a staunch advocate for the separation of church and state, believing it was essential for protecting religious liberty and preventing the sectarian strife he saw in Europe. As the "Father of the Constitution" and a key proponent of the Bill of Rights, he believed conscience was the most sacred property and that government should not meddle in religious

• Opposition to State Religion: Madison fought against government-supported churches, notably opposing Patrick Henry’s attempt to levy taxes to support Christian congregations in Virginia.
• "Memorial and Remonstrance": In 1785, he wrote a famous petition arguing against government-sponsored religion, arguing that legal support for religion was not necessary and hindered true piety.
• Advocate for Free Exercise: He believed that true religious freedom allowed for the free exercise of all faiths, or no faith at all, without state interference.

Now do their stances in immigration, taxes, and gun rights

 

[konradv]

Where am I saying any religion should be law?

It doesn’t matter the religion. Wise up!