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The Death of Separation of Church and State: The Republican Party Deconstructs the Constitution

Recent actions by the Republican Party have raised concerns about the erosion of this vital separation, suggesting a troubling trend toward intertwining religious doctrine with government policy.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJun 27, 2024
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The Death of Separation of Church and State: The Republican Party Deconstructs the Constitution

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution, a cornerstone of our democracy, explicitly prohibits the establishment of any state-sponsored religion and guarantees the free exercise of religion for all individuals.

This foundational principle, the separation of church and state, is a cornerstone of American democracy. However, recent actions by the Republican Party have raised concerns about the erosion of this vital separation, suggesting a troubling trend toward intertwining religious doctrine with government policy.

Historical Context

The separation of church and state has deep roots in American history.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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