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The Wall of Separation Myth | Virginia Beach News
The Constitution never says “wall of separation,” but Jefferson’s letter clarifies the intent: government must stay out of religion. Despite claims America is a Christian nation, the Treaty of Tripoli explicitly rejects that idea. Founders drew from Greek, Roman, and Enlightenment thought—not just Christianity—and used terms like “Nature’s God.” While some believed religion was vital for self-governance, the First Amendment protects all faiths—or none. Imposing “Christian values” via law threatens liberty. The founders wanted acknowledgment of a Creator without state religion—and we should…
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