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The Myths Taught Concerning The Separation Of Church And State

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The phrase “separation of church and state” has been used so often by courts and other organizations that many believe it to be a part of the First Amendment of the Constitution. The phrase, however, is nowhere stated in the Constitution or other founding documents. The First Amendment was never intended to remove God from the government. The First Amendment does say, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . .”

The First Amendment is a constitutional prohibition of a government sponsored religion. The founders’ purpose was to prevent the formation of a single denomination created and operated by the government as had occurred in Great Britain with the Church of England. The First Amendment simply prohibits the U.S. government from creating and operating a church or interfering with the religious practices of its citizens.

In an attempt to eroded and destroy the religious principles on which America was founded, some have misapplied the First Amendment to mean that any religious activity in public is unconstitutional using the fabricated disguise of “separation of church and state.” This has now evolved into court ordered bans which have falsely declared it unconstitutional to pray in school or at public meetings, unconstitutional to display the Ten Commandments in schools and other government buildings.

Many are actively seeking legislation which will exclude any mention of God or any display of religious connotation in the public square. Such religious exclusion is undoubtedly counter to the intentions of the First Amendment and the founding fathers. God is the foundation upon which the American republic was built. Its currency bears the inscription of its motto, “In God We Trust,” and citizens pledge allegiance to a “Nation under God.” President Eisenhower said of these words in the pledge of allegiance, “They will help us to keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man, and upon which our way of life is founded.”

GOD’S HAND IN THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA

The Founding Fathers relied upon and called upon God for assistance. They frequently declared that God’s hand was working through them in the founding of America. James Madison commonly called the Father of the Constitution, recognized God’s hand in the rising of America. He concluded his inaugural address as President of the United States on March 4, 1809 with this statement, “. . . we have all been encouraged to fell in the guardianship and guidance of the Almighty Being whose power regulates the destiny of nations, whose blessings have been so conspicuously displayed to the rising of this republic, and to whom we are bound to address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes for the future.”

In a motion for daily prayers in the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin declared, “God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings that вЂ

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<h1>The Myths Taught Concerning The Separation Of Church And State</h1><br />by Cameron C. Taylor<br /><p>The phrase “separation of church and state” has been used so often by courts and other organizations that many believe it to be a part of the First Amendment of the Constitution. The phrase, however, is nowhere stated in the Constitution or other founding documents. The First Amendment was never intended to remove God from the government. The First Amendment does say, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . .”</p> <p>The First Amendment is a constitutional prohibition of a government sponsored religion. The founders’ purpose was to prevent the formation of a single denomination created and operated by the government as had occurred in Great Britain with the Church of England. The First Amendment simply prohibits the U.S. government from creating and operating a church or interfering with the religious practices of its citizens.</p> <p>In an attempt to eroded and destroy the religious principles on which America was founded, some have misapplied the First Amendment to mean that any religious activity in public is unconstitutional using the fabricated disguise of “separation of church and state.” This has now evolved into court ordered bans which have falsely declared it unconstitutional to pray in school or at public meetings, unconstitutional to display the Ten Commandments in schools and other government buildings.</p> <p>Many are actively seeking legislation which will exclude any mention of God or any display of religious connotation in the public square. Such religious exclusion is undoubtedly counter to the intentions of the First Amendment and the founding fathers. God is the foundation upon which the American republic was built. Its currency bears the inscription of its motto, “In God We Trust,” and citizens pledge allegiance to a “Nation under God.” President Eisenhower said of these words in the pledge of allegiance, “They will help us to keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man, and upon which our way of life is founded.”</p> <p>GOD’S HAND IN THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA</p> <p>The Founding Fathers relied upon and called upon God for assistance. They frequently declared that God’s hand was working through them in the founding of America. James Madison commonly called the Father of the Constitution, recognized God’s hand in the rising of America. He concluded his inaugural address as President of the United States on March 4, 1809 with this statement, “. . . we have all been encouraged to fell in the guardianship and guidance of the Almighty Being whose power regulates the destiny of nations, whose blessings have been so conspicuously displayed to the rising of this republic, and to whom we are bound to address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes for the future.”</p> <p>In a motion for daily prayers in the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin declared, “God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings that вЂ<br /><h2>About the Author</h2><p>Cameron C. Taylor is the author of the book "Does Your Bag Have Holes? 24 Truths That Lead to Financial and Spiritual Freedom." Content for this article was taken from chapter 7 of this book. Table of Contents and sample chapters are available online at <a href="http://www.DoesYourBagHaveHoles.org" title="http://www.DoesYourBagHaveHoles.org" target="_blank">http://www.DoesYourBagHaveHoles.org</a></p> <br /><h3><a href="http://www.content4reprint.com/other/the-myths-taught-concerning-the-separation-of-church-and-state.htm" title="The Myths Taught Concerning The Separation Of Church And State">Article Source:</a> <a href="http://www.content4reprint.com" title="Free high quality articles">Content for Reprint</a></h3>