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Originally Posted by Mavdog
wow, what a load of crap.
the language is clear that the state cannot do anything which endorses a specific religion nor do anything that endorses a religious ideal, and cannot limit the citizen's right to practice their religion.
that's a clear definition of "separation of church and state" (which btw was a phrase written by thos. jefferson)
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The key is the phrase "an establishment" as opposed to "the establishment." It is not merely outlawing the creation of a state-sponsored church, but any law which prefers one religion over another, in any area.