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EXTINCTION, n. The raw material out of which theology created the future state. — Ambrose Bierce
We must remember that the people of all the States are entitled to all the privileges and immunities of the citizen of the several States.… — Abraham Lincoln
[The United States is] founded on the principles of Christianity — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Of the many influences that have shaped the United States into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and… — Ronald Reagan
The Congress of the United States, in recognition of the unique contribution of the Bible in shaping the history and character of this Nation, and… — Ronald Reagan
If one holds these high principles clearly before one's eyes, and compares them with the life and spirit of our times, then it appears glaringly… — Albert Einstein
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his… — Thomas Jefferson
I consider the government of the United States as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institutions, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises. This results… — Thomas Jefferson
It yet remains a problem to be solved in human affairs, whether any free government can be permanent, where the public worship of God, and… — Joseph Story
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of bigotry and superstition,… — George Washington
The experience of the United States is a happy disproof of the error so long rooted in the unenlightened minds of well meaning Christians, as… — James Madison
The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreebly to their conscience, is not only among the choicest of their… — George Washington
Among the features peculiar to the political system of the United States, is the perfect equality of rights which it secures to every religious sect. — James Madison
[N]o religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States. — James Madison
The First Amendment has erected a wall between church and state. That wall must be kept high and impregnable. We could not approve the slightest… — Hugo Black
Men who possess all the advantages of life are in a state where there are many accidents to disorder and discompose, but few to please… — Jonathan Swift
The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering. ... so suffering and tribulation free man from the petty affairs of… — Abdu'l-BahÃ¡
I fully understand it's important to maintain the separation of church and state. We don't want the state to become the church, nor do we… — George W. Bush
There's a way to accomplish the separation of church and state, and at the same time, accomplish the social objective of having America become a… — George W. Bush
May He guide us now. And may God continue to bless the United States of America. — George W. Bush
When the people rule, they must be rendered happy, or they will overturn the state. — Alexis de Tocqueville
It may well be that we shall by a process of sublime irony have reached a state in this story where safety will be the… — Winston Churchill
Those who believe that all virtue is to be found in their own party principles push matters to extremes; they do not consider that disproportion… — Aristotle
Myself, and all the Angelic Host, that stand in the sight of God enthroned, our happy state hold, as you yours, while our obedience hold.… — John Milton
There often seems to be a playfulness to wise people, as if either their equanimity has as its source this playfulness or the playfulness flows… — Edward Hoagland

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