“There is nothing in the constitution about “separation of church and state” and this was NOT ever intended by our founders.”
For a thorough and comprehensive study of this issue, you may find this article, written by David Barton of Wallbuilders, to be of great interest and authority.
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=123
It is unfortunate that many, if not most, cling to the shorthand verse of “separation of church and state” instead of actually studying the issue for themselves, primarily because that mantra has been repeated (albeit erroneously) over and over and over again.
Well, okay. Granted. But I sure don’t want the gov’t making any laws which favor any particular religion. The interesting thing about the history of this nation is that not all colonies granted toleration of all faiths. Maryland (colony established by Catholics) was one that granted toleration of all Christian faiths
However, later on, that rule was overthrown and the Church of England was proclaimed. Much to the dismay of my colonial Catholic ancestors who moved westward for religious freedom.
I want our Judeo-Christian heritage protected but I want no formal imposition of any particular faith imposed by the government.
My 4 kids went to christian schools. If I had kids today they would be home schooled or in christian schools. The situation is untenable...but a fanantic sets himself up for ridicule not persuasion.