Acting Quote by Mathew Staver

The government and the church are two different realms of service, and those in political office have to face a subtle but important difference…

— Jimmy Carter

I don't want to see any religious people in public office because they're working for another boss.

— Frank Zappa

People constantly speak of 'the government' doing this or that, as they might speak of God doing it. But the government is really nothing…

— H. L. Mencken

Too often, we see people who are prevented from practicing their religion because of a government mandate.

— Carly Fiorina

Government needs to stay out of the religion business altogether.

— Michael Newdow

Government officials have no right to interfere in ecclesiastical matters in a way that undermines or disregards the God-given authority of pastors and elders.

— John MacArthur

Government seems to me to be a part of religion itself - a thing sacred in its institutions and ends.

— William Penn

“government shouldn’t be in the business of imposing someone else’s dubious religious code on you.”

— Jaclyn Friedman

The Establishment Clause prohibits government from making adherence to a religion relevant in any way to a person's standing in the political community.

— Sandra Day O'Connor

I don't think we should discriminate against an organization or congregation because they're religious, if they're doing good work. But government can't subsidize proselytizing…

— Jim Wallis

The mixing of government and religion can be a threat to free government, even if no one is forced to participate… When the government…

— Harry A. Blackmun

Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government?

— Gustavo Gutiérrez