Atheism Quote by Philip Schaff

Religion, which never intervenes directly in the government of American society, should therefore be considered as the first of their political institutions

— Alexis de Tocqueville

I consider the government of the United States as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institutions, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises. This…

— Thomas Jefferson

The state, frankly, could care less. Historically, the state has been able to use any religious point of view for its own ends. .…

— Peter McWilliams

“Our forefathers understood that if you let one religion control “THE STATE,” they typically subjugate and destroy other competing religions that are different from…

— Lee Vickers

Government...may not be hostile to any religion or to the advocacy of no-religion; and it may not aid, foster, or promote one religion or…

— Abe Fortas

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

— Carly Fiorina

“Government in our democracy, state and national, must be neutral in matters of religious theory, doctrine, and practice. It may not be hostile to…

— Abe Fortas

When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power.

— Walter Jon Williams

A union of government and religion tends to destroy government and to degrade religion.

— Hugo Black

American government was founded on a belief and a faith in God and in doing what is right and just.

— Ginny Brown-Waite

There are some who invoke separation of church and state - to try to get the government out of the business of morality -…

— Dinesh D'Souza

I consider the government of the U.S. as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institutions, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises.

— Thomas Jefferson