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What does "Separation of Church and State" mean?

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What does "Separation of Church and State" mean?
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RE: What does "Separation of Church and State" mean?
February 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm
‘Separation of church and state’ means, in broadest terms, that the two coexist without either one having authority over the other. Of course, this applies only in a perfect world.

In reality, it means that the state cannot promulgate laws regulating religion (though they frequently do) and religious organisations (not individuals) have no business meddling in affairs of state (though this seems to happen with alarming regularity).

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What does "Separation of Church and State" mean?

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What does "Separation of Church and State" mean? - by Brian37 - February 24, 2021 at 2:03 pm
RE: What does "Separation of Church and State" mean? - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - February 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm

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