Quote by Ernest Istook

Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage doing that is not the same as creating a government-sponsored religion.

Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of religious freedom in the United States. It highlights the idea that Americans should have the liberty to acknowledge and respect their religious heritage without infringing upon the principle of separating church and state. The quote distinguishes between personal recognition of religious traditions and the establishment of an official government-backed religion, asserting that the former should be celebrated while the latter is to be avoided. Ultimately, it calls for the preservation of religious freedom while upholding the constitutional principles of secular governance.

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Religion

By Ernest Istook

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