[tpaine]

Your contention that "-- the law [of the land] ]makes no mention of the states --" is belied by Article VI which clearly says that: "-- This Constitution, ---- shall be the supreme Law of the Land; ---- any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding. --"

and the law of land says the Federals cannot dictate to us,

Of course they can't, - nevertheless, - the Constitution remains our supreme Law of the Land.

and thus all the stuff about "Separation of church and state" are invalid.

Not true.. If a States law "respects an establishment of religion", -- or contradicts any other provision of the Law of the Land, -- it can be found unconstitutional under Article VI.

[Cato Uticensis]

"Not true.. If a States law "respects an establishment of religion", -- or contradicts any other provision of the Law of the Land, -- it can be found unconstitutional under Article VI."

No, the Federal government is forbidden to get involved. THAT is the law of the land. You can't break a law to enforce it.