Acceptance Quote by Edd Doerr

By operating independently of government aid, the churches . . . avoid the resentment of those who do not want to be forced to…

— John M Swomley

While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.

— George Washington

Taxation is the legitimate support of government.

— Adolphe Thiers

No tax in any amount, large or small, can be levied to support any religious activities or institutions, whatever they may be called, or…

— Hugo Black

Government sponsorship of religious activity, including prayer services, sacred symbols, religious festivals, and the like, tends to secularize the religious activity rather than make…

— John M Swomley

Government can run and fund programs, but it can't love, it can't show compassion, and it can't embrace. Our faith is designed to have…

— Tony Evans

Religious institutions that use government power in support of themselves and force their views on persons of other faiths, or of no faith, undermine…

— Thomas Jefferson

We must never forget what government is not. Government is not a philanthropic organization. Government is not the family. And government certainly is not…

— Michele Bachmann

Through my Faith-Based and Community Initiative, my Administration continues to encourage the essential work of faith-based and community organizations. Governments can and should support…

— George W. Bush

Public institutions are supported by all taxpayers and are available to all.

— Robert Reich

Government is ordained by God.

— John MacArthur

Government has crowded out the role of many social institutions, including the Church, that have been a great force for good in public life.

— Wendy Long