Here is the famous letter from Thomas Jefferson where the phrase, "Separation of Church and State" originates. This phrase is not in the Constitution but it has become a major point of controversy in our legal system.
Here you can read the proclamation from Paul R. LePage, Governor of Maine. He has accepted the call from Rick Perry, Governor of Texas to declare August 6, 2011 a day of prayer for our nation. I love all the historic quotes he lists in the proclamation!
Governor Rick Perry said, "I invite my fellow Texans to join me on August 6 [2011] at Reliant Stadium in Houston, as we pray for unity and righteousness – for this great state, this great nation and all mankind. I urge Americans of faith to pray on that day for the healing of our country, the rebuilding of our communities and the restoration of enduring values as our guiding force."
John Witherspoon said, "Although these gray hairs must descend into the sepulchre, I would infinitely rather they should descend thither by the hand of the public executioner than desert, at this time, the sacred cause of my country."
James Madison, Religion And Government Will Both Exist In Greater Purity
Nov 05, 11
HistoricWords Founding Fathers Post. Project: Presidents of the United States My Notes The letter below from James Madison, 4th Presidents of the United States, is an excellent treatise on Separation of Church and State. Mr. Madison starts by expressing his approbation of Congress appointing chaplains,...
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James Wilson said, "Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both."
