Church Quote by Hugo Black
“History showed that many people had lost their respect for any religion that had relied upon the support of government to spread its faith.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Address, 1940
Argues that religion dependent on government loses credibility and respect.
In simple terms: Religion tied to state loses respect.
Separate church and state.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- educational curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should religion be independent?
- What are the risks?
Some view state support as protective.