Separation of Church and States: Republicans vs. Founding Fathers
There is no ambiguity in the line our Founding Fathers drew separating Church and State. Our Founding Fathers were very outspoken in their ideas. For example, Ben Franklin very specifically gave his opinion of government funding of religious institutions:
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Katrina and the Office of Faith Based Initiatives
White House: Good morning this is the White House, how many I assist you?
Craig: Could you connect me to the Office of Faith Based Initiatives please.
White House: Hold on please.
Ring....ring....ring
OFBI: Office of Faith Based Initiatives, How can I help you?
Craig: I heard President Bush's speech last night and I've got a bunch of churches here in the Bay Area of California already lining up to help about 50 families that have evacuated to here.
OFBI: That's great.
Craig: Thank you. But here's the thing, we need some money.
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