Opinion

Separation of church and state needs a reset

Posted July 31, 2023 1:00 am

With all the commotion in schools over bathroom issues, book banning and other nonsense eroding the separation of church/state inscribed by our founders, it might be time to repair and widen the wall between them.

I think a reset of the mind, a reminder of the separation created by our founders would be extremely helpful. Recite this:

"My public school is not your church, synagogue, temple, mosque, or other place of worship. Your Christian bible, Hebrew bible, Quran or other scriptures are not to be taught as revelation in my public school. You are free to study them in your home or place of worship, but you are not free to impose them on others. And you will not ban any books based on your religious views."

We live in a secular country where truth, respect and equality under the law are our shared aspirations. Do not tread on these ideals.

John S. Strauss

Campton Hills

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