Separation of Church and State

January 26, 2010 by Bdoga 

church-stateIs the term “Separation of Church and State” in the Constitution?

Answer: No.

Additional Question: The Federal courts have taken ultimate jurisdiction over religious questions away from the states. Which amendment did the courts cite in weakening state power?

Answer: The Fourteenth Amendment (Which guarantees equal protection of rights).

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    [...] Separation of Church and State Is the term “Separation of Church and State” in the Constitution? Answer: No. Additional Question: The Federal courts have taken ultimate jurisdiction over religious questions away from the states. Which amendment did the courts cite in weakening state power? Answer: The Fourteenth Amendment (Which guarantees equal protection of rights). [...]

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