In short, the act affirmed what we should recognize in every era: the right to practice any faith or to have no faith, is a foundational freedom for all Americans. This right is also behind what Jefferson meant when he spoke of a "wall of ...See moreIn short, the act affirmed what we should recognize in every era: the right to practice any faith or to have no faith, is a foundational freedom for all Americans. This right is also behind what Jefferson meant when he spoke of a "wall of separation" between the church and the state. Written by
Thomas Jefferson
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