The Wall of Separation
"The Wall of Separation" is a phrase commonly used to refer to the concept of the separation of church and state. The phrase itself comes from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association in 1802, in which he stated that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution erected a "wall of separation between Church & State." The concept of the separation of church and state is based on the idea that the government should not be involved in promoting or supporting any particular religion, and that individuals should be free to practice their religion or not, without interference from the government. This concept is rooted in the principles of religious freedom and individual liberty. The idea of the separation of church and state has been the subject of debate and controversy over the years, with different interpretations of its meaning and application. Some argue that it means the government should have no involvement with religion at ...