"It is not classified as a pagan religion. The so-called New Age activities and this are not called religions and therefore don't come under the prohibition of mingling church and state that we have in this country"
- Dixie Lee Ray
About this Quote
This quote by Dixie Lee Ray is describing the separation of church and state in the United States. She is stating that the so-called New Age activities and other similar activities are not classified as faiths and for that reason do not come under the prohibition of socializing church and state. This means that these activities are not subject to the exact same constraints as standard religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This quote is important due to the fact that it highlights the value of the separation of church and state in the United States and how it allows for civil liberty and expression. It likewise demonstrates how the federal government is not allowed to interfere with spiritual activities, even if they are ruled out traditional religious beliefs. This quote is a tip of the significance of religious flexibility and the value of respecting the beliefs of others.
This quote is written / told by Dixie Lee Ray between September 3, 1914 and January 2, 1994. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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