Church Quote by John M Swomley

Separation prevents the government from determining church policy, whether directly or indirectly.

— John M Swomley

Quite often you hear people say, 'What about separation of church and state?' There is no such thing.

— Dan Severson

the separation of church and state grew out of a desire, not so much to protect government from religion, but to protect religion from…

— Anna Quindlen

Separation of the Church and State is like a railroad track. It cannot be close to one another, neither can it be distant, because…

— Jaime Sin

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

Erecting the 'wall of separation between church and state'... is absolutely essential in a free society.

— Thomas Jefferson

The Church's role should be separated from the state's role.

— Roy Moore

Though the world may often appear to be more charitable than the church, it is crucial to remember that, for the church, the care…

— Stanley Hauerwas

The separation of church and state can sometimes be frustrating for women and men of deep religious faith. They may be tempted to misuse…

— Edward Kennedy

Each of us has the choice to attend the church we want to, or none at all. Separation of church and state allows for…

— Pauley Perrette

“The church cannot separate itself from the world to which it is called. Churches that grasp the notion of being missional automatically function as…

— Steve Raimo

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

— John M Swomley