Business Quote by Susan Jacoby
“The government should not be in the business of funneling money for social services through any faith-based organization”
About This Quote
Source Opinion: Essay on church‑state separation, 2015 (published in The Atlantic)
Faith‑based groups should not receive public funds for social services to maintain secular governance.
In simple terms: Government should keep religion out of funding social programs.
Advocate clear separation of church and state.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative proposals
- public debates
- non‑profit funding
- community outreach
- tax policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure service quality without religious involvement?
- What alternatives exist for funding social programs?
Some faith‑based charities provide essential services, raising practical concerns.