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Separation of Church and State is Necessary for Freedom of Choice

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Separation of Church and State is Necessary for Freedom of Choice

We in America have the right to be free, so why not listen to the words of Thomas Jefferson and build a “wall of separation between church and state?” The wall of separation was Jefferson’s interpretation of the first amendment; however, the idea was actually founder of Rhode Island Roger Williams’. Jefferson’s belief was that religion was a personal relationship strictly between a man and his God and the government should not be allowed to restrict anyone from practicing their religion. With so many different religions in the United States, church and state must be separated to a certain extent because a close relationship between church and state puts constraints on …show more content…

If there were to be a real separation between church and state, the government would not be able to fund and type of religious organization. This type of funding is unconstitutional under the state and federal law. According to the American principle of church and state, religion is a private matter.

For the most part, God’s name should not be used in public schools. Prayer in public schools should not be allowed because prayer is a religious act. It is wrong for public schools to partake in anything having to do with religion. Many people of the religious majority have tried to make prayer optional. Can you imagine being part of the minority? The Pledge of Allegiance is still under controversy. In 2004, many religious groups gathered to discuss the addition of “under God” into the pledge in 1954. These groups believed that it “undermined the longstanding constitutional rights of religious minorities to seek redress in the federal courts involving mandatory recitation of the Pledge.” (Doerr 34) It is wrong for one religion to be favored over the others. Michigan State University is guilty of favoring Christmas over other religions during the holiday season. The University only decorates for Christmas during the holidays and many people believe that they should either decorate for all holidays celebrated or decorate for the winter season because this is a public university.

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