Who does not see that the same authority which can establish Christianity, in exclusion of all other Religions, may establish with the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
To discriminate against a thoroughly upright citizen because he belongs to some particular church, or because, like Abraham Lincoln, he has not… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Christmas: It's the only religious holiday that's also a federal holiday. That way, Christians can go to their services, and everyone else… — Samantha Bee Copy Share Image
An enforced uniformity of religion throughout a nation or civil state, confounds the civil and religious, denies the principles of Christianity and… — Roger Williams Copy Share Image
The equality that we are all entitled to, as citizens of this democracy, can't be avoided by some religious dogma of a… — Rosie O'Donnell Copy Share Image
It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The first amendment makes it clear that we are free to practice religion without government interference. The Constitution also establishes the separation… — Roxane Gay Copy Share Image
Take away from Genesis the belief that Moses was the author, on which only the strange believe that it is the word… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
As you know, the separation of church and state is not subject to discussion or alteration. Under our Constitution no church or… — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
First of all, there's no separation of church and state in the Islamic world. They're one and the same. And so when… — Michael Scheuer Copy Share Image
There are some who invoke separation of church and state - to try to get the government out of the business of… — Dinesh D'Souza Copy Share Image
It is contrary to the principles of reason and justice that any should be compelled to contribute to the maintenance of a… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Among the sayings and discourses imputed to him (i.e. Jesus) by his biographers, I find many passages of fine imagination, correct morality,… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
I questioned the faithful of all communions; I particularly sought the society of clergymen, who are the depositories of the various creeds… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
The great ideas of the West - rationalism, self-criticism, the disinterested search for truth, the separation of church and state, the rule… — Ibn Warraq Copy Share Image
I believe that prayer in public schools should be voluntary. It is difficult for me to see how religious exercises can be… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
I am a conservative Republican, but I believe in democracy and the separation of church and state. The conservative movement is founded… — Barry Goldwater Copy Share Image
The establishment of religious freedom was no less momentous an achievement than the clearing of the great forest or the winning of… — Clinton Rossiter Copy Share Image
Each of us has the choice to attend the church we want to, or none at all. Separation of church and state… — Pauley Perrette Copy Share Image
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The first reform must be the attitude. The ministers of the Gospel must be people who can warm the hearts of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Becoming a modern society is about industrialization, urbanization, and rising levels of literacy, education, and wealth. The qualities that make a society… — Samuel P. Huntington Copy Share Image
I will not lay down and put this narrow, stubborn agenda ahead of our families, ahead of our Constitution, and ahead of… — Senator John Kerry Copy Share Image
It is manifest therefore that they who have sovereign power, are immediate rulers of the church under Christ, and all others but… — Thomas Hobbes Copy Share Image
I believe in an America that is officially neither Catholic, Protestant nor Jewish; where no public official either requests or accepts instructions… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I think one of the great strengths of Americans United is that it has such diversity. That it has not only people… — Barry W. Lynn Copy Share Image
The separation of church and state is extremely important to any of us who holds to the original traditions of our nation.… — Eleanor Roosevelt Copy Share Image
“From this we conclude, that, to live in harmony and peace…we must trace a line of distinction between those (assertions) that are… — Constantin François De Volney Copy Share Image
The United States of America have exhibited, perhaps, the first example of governments erected on the simple principles of nature. . .… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Kennedy believed in religious liberty and the separation of church and state. He did not believe in the right of elected officials… — Jack Schlossberg Copy Share Image
Besides the danger of a direct mixture of religion and civil government, there is an evil which ought to be guarded against… — James Madison Copy Share Image
I have no respect for the right-to-life position. But when you legislate personal belief, you're in violation of freedom of religion. The… — John Irving Copy Share Image
We in the United States, above all, must remember that lesson, for we were founded as a nation of openness to people… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
The mixing of government and religion can be a threat to free government, even if no one is forced to participate… When… — Harry A. Blackmun Copy Share Image
If we look back into history for the character of the present sects in Christianity, we shall find few that have not… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Let us labor for the security of free thought, free speech, pure morals, unfettered religious sentiments, and equal rights and privileges for… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
Churches can easily bring together, in a short period of time, a substantial number of people, and politicians have to assume that… — Anthony B Pinn Copy Share Image
I could not do otherwise without transcending the limits prescribed by the Constitution for the President and without feeling that I might… — Andrew Jackson Copy Share Image
Last year I was on Pat Robertson's show, and we discussed our basic Christian faith - for instance, separation of church and… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
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