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What does it mean?
Separating church and state is good because both institutions cause problems on their own.
In plain terms
Keeping religion and government apart prevents more trouble.
What can you take from it?
Support separation of powers.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • policy debate
  • civic education

Putting it to work

  • vote for separation
  • debate secular laws
  • monitor church influence

Questions to consider

  • Should religion influence law?
  • What harm do institutions cause?

Another view

It ignores potential benefits of moral guidance in policy.

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