Separation of Church and State

 It's a statement that many misrepresent. It does not mean what many think it means. The intent of the Founders in inserting that into the Constitution was to prevent the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT from creating an 'Official' Religion of the newly created United States. The founders knew from history how government perverts religion. They knew the Pilgrims fled from State persecution over religion. The Church of England came into being under Henry VIII. He wanted to divorce his wife and the Roman Catholic Church, which held much sway, said no. So, Henry created his own church which became the Anglican Church. In other words, a State Church. Oh, it followed much of the bible but with exceptions. These days the Anglican church as well as its offspring, the Presbyterian Church, have pretty much gone Apostate. That's a story for another day. 

The point is that the 1st Amendment PREVENTS the Federal Government from creating a 'Church of the United States'.  It does NOT, despite what ignorant Judges with an agenda say, prevent Government from allowing religious events on public grounds or religious statements and actions by politicians. Also, for those who say politicians should separate their 'faith' from their service I say this; If you can separate like that, I have to doubt your sincerity regarding your so-called faith. I believe the Bible and Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I cannot separate that from any part of my life. To do so would deny the Lordship of Christ. So those beliefs infuse my being and guide my actions, albeit imperfectly. I am a sinner and imperfect. Still, I will not deny him. Should a conflict arise where I'm to I have to separate that or suffer for it, I'll suffer rather than deny He who sacrificed ALL for me. Ramble ends.