Age Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“We need to remember that the separation of church and state must never mean the separation of religious values from the lives of public servants. . . If we who serve free men today are to differ from the tyrants of this age, we must balance the powers in our hands with God in our hearts.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Public Service, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
Public servants should keep religious values in their decisions while maintaining legal separation of church and state.
In simple terms: Keep faith guiding service without breaching constitutional limits.
Key Takeaway
Let personal conscience inform public duty.
Themes
public service
faith
constitution
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- judicial decisions
- community outreach
- legislative drafting
Key Concepts
secularism
moral leadership
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can officials honor personal faith while respecting diverse citizens?
- What safeguards prevent religious bias in policy?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal belief with pluralistic society can be contentious.
![“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)
