Danbury Baptist Association to Thomas Jefferson, Separation of Church and State
Aug 04, 11
The Danbury Baptist Association wrote this letter to Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson's reply is where the phrase Separation of Church and State comes from. The Danbury Baptist Association said, "The legitimate power of civil government extends no further than to punish the man who works ill to his neighbor."
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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."
Thomas Stone said, "I am anxious to do everything necessary to give weight and energy to the federal government."
