"We were discussing whether people claim the constitution literally contains the words 'separation of church and state'".
And then watchin replied
No, not originally, we weren't. You were discussing that, as you "moved the goalposts". The original statement was simply this:
Yet for decades, some organizations and individuals have spread the myth that the words “separation of church and state” are found in the U.S. Constitution.
...which is what I said. And since watchin has been unable to find a single instance of someone claiming that the words "separation of church and state" appear in the Constitution, he has turnied this into a discussion about what the meaning of 'is' is.
I didn't like the original Clinton, and I certainly don't like the third-rate imitation. Discussion over.
This person obviously thinks there is a heading in the Constitution titled "separation of church and state."
In every case I've cited, the implication is there. For the vast majority, the implication is no doubt intentional because they believe the myth themselves.
You're assuming that all of them are constitutional scholars merely referring to the principle stated in the first amendment. You give them too much credit, and you know it - but it fits your agenda.
And as long as we're slinging mud - wasn't it Clinton who perfected the practice of accusing his opponent of his own faults?