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Killing The Myth: Separation of Church and State

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Killing The Myth: Separation of Church and StateIf I've heard it once I've heard it 1000 times: We have to have separation of church and state. But there is a problem with that point of view. There is no such thing in America. When the U. S. Constitution was written, it included an amendment guaranteeing freedom of religion. It specifically reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. When that was written, the people

If I've heard it once I've heard it 1000 times: We have to have separation of church and state. But there is a problem with that point of view. There is no such thing in America.

When the U.S. Constitution was written, it included an amendment guaranteeing freedom of religion. It specifically reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

When that was written, the people understood what it meant. These days, not so much. Back then, England (and most of the rest of Europe), had state religions that were supported by the government. Not only was there a strong political interest in supporting "their" religion, but also suppressing other ones. To keep that from happening in America, a guarantee was inserted into the founding document that the government would not poke its nose in the religious faith of its citizens.

Many people these days, though, misinterpret the amendment. It is not a prohibition against people expressing their faith in daily life - even if they are involved in government. Rather, is it a prohibition to keep the government from establishing a state religion. This has been twisted in modern times, by people who don't like Christian values and beliefs, to mean Christians can't express their faith in the public square.

Killing the Myth of Separation of Church and State deals with this topic, and other matters related to how faith interacts with the public square. It is a compilation of ten articles that have been adapted and combined to share a Christian worldview perspective on politics and political activity. It's goal is that readers will gain new perspectives about politics, and be motivated to become more actively aware and engaged in the critical issues of our day.

About The Author:

 

Freddy Davis is the president of MarketFaith Ministries. He is the author of numerous books entitled The Truth Mirage, Rules for Christians RadicalsLiberalism vs. Conservatism and has a background as an international missionary, pastor, radio host, worldview trainer, and entrepreneur. Freddy is a graduate of Florida State University with a BS in Communication, and holds MDiv and DMin degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a popular speaker, particularly on the topic of worldview and its practical implications for the Christian life. He lives in Tallahassee, FL, with his wife Deborah.

You may also contact Freddy at Leadership Speakers Bureau to schedule him for speaking or leadership engagements.  
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Powerful and unsettling.
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This classic by James Cone is a challenge to anyone who thinks it is easy to be Christian in America. It should be read by all white people. The god of the bible is the god of oppressed people. Ask yourself who is oppressed in america. Follow that question to its logical conclusion and you will see why this book is a must read.
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Thomas H Poole Jr
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The Genesis of Black Theology
James Cone’s initial foray into the intentional development of a black theology ought be required reading for any serious Christian theologian. It challenges long-standing Christian claims by challenging not so much the claims themselves, but the racist presuppositions to those claims. The language is contextual, I suspect, offensive to many. But the language is effective in illuminating the racist presuppositions. Read with a critical eye, one can indeed find under-developed theological claims that could bear sharpened revision. But as with any first revolutionary theological work, the brilliance lies in the courageous and compelling insight that demands personal reflection and dare I say ... theological modification.
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Joseph Somma
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Powerful Book
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Okay, so this was written in the 60’s at the height of the civil rights movement. Given that, you might expect the arguments to be a little dated. Not so. This reflects brilliance of Cone and the failure of America to make real progress. I found Cone’s book to be a damning comment on today’s churches. As a white Protestant I’m ashamed that my church hasn’t embraced more of Cone’s argument. As a Lutheran, we’ve done better than most, but we have more to do. Professor Cone’s work should be required reading for all seminarians and church leaders.
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It's Tight but Mostly Right
It is prophetic for it continues to in the here and now. The language is harsh and often accusatory. Great amount of time spent on the oppressor...but not so much on the oppressor with blacks themselves. I do believe White mite learn a thing or two about black oppression. I do believe black should refresh our memory of the need to come together as a nation of the same hue to give America a clue about the blacks from God's point of view.
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Lionel(Bo)
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Great read
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Glad I purchased this book for my collection. Great information. Knowledge is power.
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