John M Swomley Quotes
- [The Drafters of the Constitution] were intent on avoiding more than 100 years of religious intolerance and persecution in American colonial history and an even… American
- By operating independently of government aid, the churches . . . avoid the resentment of those who do not want to be forced to contribute… Aid
- Separation prevents the government from determining church policy, whether directly or indirectly. Church
- Churches are healthier and stronger if they assume responsibility both for financing their own programs and for stimulating their members to accept that responsibility. Accept
- Since separation precludes financial support or special privilege from government, the churches are free to engage in prophetic criticism of the government and to work… Church
- Government sponsorship of religious activity, including prayer services, sacred symbols, religious festivals, and the like, tends to secularize the religious activity rather than make government… Activity