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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah. I think what these people mean usually is that the phrase "separation of church and state" isn't in the Constitution, which is true. They heard that somewhere and repeat it. Maybe that West Wing episode where Charlie does a bit about it.

[โ€“] ashok36 14 points 1 year ago

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof

Seems pretty clear to me.