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What does it mean?
Religion should survive through faith alone, as state support can limit freedom and weaken it.
In plain terms
Faith doesn't need government money or power to succeed.
What can you take from it?
Keep religion and state separate to protect freedom.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • religious freedom
  • public funding

Putting it to work

  • advocate separation
  • avoid state patronage

Questions to consider

  • Does state support weaken faith?
  • Should religion receive public money?

Another view

Public funding of religion can help minority faiths.

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