The only real problem with separating church and state in democratic nations like the United States is that since churches receive tax exempt status just for being churches, the government cannot make any money off of them. Separating the two is a good thing because no religion should have control over a democracy, or should even have a place in a representative government.
No, the separation of church and state actually helps to protect democracy by ensuring that religious beliefs do not unduly influence government policies, and that individuals are free to practice their religion without interference from the government. This separation helps to uphold the principles of equality, freedom of religion, and a fair and inclusive society.
Some puritans did advocate for a degree of separation of church and state, believing that the church should have its own authority independent of the state. However, many puritans also believed in a close relationship between church and state, with the state supporting and enforcing the religious beliefs of the church.
Atheism..... i think.
The government should remain secular to ensure separation of church and state.
The separation of church and state means that the government cannot establish an official religion or show preference for one religion over another. However, the religion of the president may still be relevant to voters and can influence their perceptions of the president's values and beliefs. Ultimately, the president's actions and policies in office matter more than their personal religious beliefs.
Yes, Thomas Hooker believed in religious freedom. He was a Puritan minister who advocated for the separation of church and state and the freedom to worship according to one's conscience. Hooker's beliefs greatly influenced the development of religious tolerance in the American colonies.
False. Jefferson wrote extensively about the separation of church and state. He was an ardent supporter of a secular democracy.
No I am not in favor of separation of church and state
the seperation of church and state --- nova-net beotch :)
No. There is a separation of church and state in the United States. This is on purpose in the constitution. Our founders had lived under a state mandated religion and made sure that we had a secular democracy and the freedom of religion.
No there was a state church.
Yes. He felt that the Constitution required a strict separation of church and state.
The government at this time was actually supporting the church financially is some cases. They were very seperated, but not as much as in years to come.
The goverment doesn't encourage religious practice because we have a separation of church and state and a secular democracy.
man who determined to build a colony that practiced separation of church and state
the words separation of church and state never appear in the constitution......
Some puritans did advocate for a degree of separation of church and state, believing that the church should have its own authority independent of the state. However, many puritans also believed in a close relationship between church and state, with the state supporting and enforcing the religious beliefs of the church.
No, separation of church and state.