Church and state Quote by Glen Urquhart
““Do you know, where does this phrase "separation of Church and State" come from? It was not in Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists...The exact phrase "separation of Church and State" came out of Adolf Hilter's mouth, that's where it comes from. So the next time your liberal friends talk about the separation of Church and State - ask them why they're Nazis.””
About This Quote
The phrase “separation of church and state” is misattributed to Jefferson; its misuse can be weaponized politically.
In simple terms: The phrase is often misquoted and politicized.
Key Takeaway
Check sources before using political slogans.
Themes
politics
history
misinformation
religion
language
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
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Hitler:0
Nazi:0
Next time:0
Religion:0
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Separation Church:0
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Jefferson Letter:0
Ask Nazis:0
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When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political rhetoric
historical context
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to inaccurate historical claims?
- How does misattribution affect public discourse?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification may ignore nuanced legal history.
![“I do not make decisions [as governor] based on what have I learned through my Bible studies, what have I learned in my religious classes in school. I'm a big believer in separation of church and state, and I think that's what . . . the law is.” quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a18/arnold-schwarzenegger-657_believer_i-do-not-make-decisions-as-governor-base_18031.jpg)
