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What does it mean?
The author states that mixing religion and politics is widely rejected in America.
In plain terms
People in America dislike religion mixed with politics.
What can you take from it?
Keep religious and political spheres separate.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • policy making
  • history

Putting it to work

  • Advocate for separation of church and state

Questions to consider

  • Is separation necessary for democracy?
  • Who agrees with this?

Another view

It claims universal disavowal which may be an overstatement.

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