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The Intersection of Religion and Secular Governance

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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established a 'wall of separation' between church and state, but the phrase 'separation of church and state' itself appears nowhere in the Constitution—it comes from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson.

Why this is interesting

You probably live under a system that separates religion from government, but have you ever wondered why some countries have official religions while others forbid any religious expression in public? How do these different approaches affect your daily life and the laws you follow?