The division between religion and government is mainly in terms of leadership. Religious and political leaders want enjoy their leadership space without the interference of the other.
There was no relation between religion and government in the 1850's. Separation between religion and government was enacted in the 1700's.
It was John Locke.
there is no separation between church and state
No, the clergy is not a branch of government. In the US, there is the separation of church and state. This means that there is no official national religion, and that religion cannot play a part in government affairs.
I believe that is the term - "Separation of Church and State".
Government should stay completely out of religion.
Actually, separation in that sense, was not mentioned. What was addressed was that the government shall make no laws abridgeing religion or against it. We are witnessing a latter day phenomenon with congress and the courts interfering with religion.
Accommodationists believe in allowing some level of cooperation between religion and government, while maintaining separation of church and state. Separationists advocate for a strict separation of religion and government, with no overlap or cooperation between the two entities.
People should have the freedom to pick their own religion and not be forced to be what ever religion is mandated by the government.
The government cannot dictate what religion is practiced by its people
the separation of church and state
the separation of church and state