Club not a violation
To the editor:
I have been hearing the term "separation of church and state" being quoted as of late and decided to do a little research of my own.
Here is what I have found: first, our government never passed a law implementing any "separation of church and state." The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The modern concept of the separation of church and state cannot be justified using historical records. This reinterpretation of the First Amendment of the Constitution is in clear violation of the actual wording of the Constitution, as well as in violation of the intent of its framers.
Second, since the meaning of church is all Christians considered as a single body, am I to interpret the meaning of the concept, separation of church and state, as meaning separating all Christians as a single body from any state-funded public institution? That would sure empty a lot of public schools.
Third, the historical perspective on church/state issues reveals a much different story. The government was to accommodate the religious communities; religion and religious expression were to be encouraged. If you don’t want to take my word for it, go research this for yourself at the library or online. If anyone thinks they can find another country where they feel their rights are better protected, their life more secure and peace with their neighbor more attainable, let me know. For now, I am staying in America.
Jamesburg

