"The separation of church and state is a source of strength, but the conscience of our nation does not call for separation between men of state and faith in the Supreme Being"
- Lyndon B. Johnson
About this Quote
This quote by Lyndon B. Johnson talks to the importance of the splitting up of church as well as state, which he sees as a resource of stamina. He likewise recognizes that the principles of our country does not ask for a total splitting up in between guys of state and also faith in the Supreme Being. Johnson is recommending that confidence and religion can still play a role in the lives of those in federal government, however that it must not be a figuring out factor in the choices they make. He is emphasizing the relevance of maintaining both different, while still permitting religious beliefs to be valued and also acknowledged. This quote speaks to the relevance of respecting the ideas of others, while still keeping a splitting up in between church and state. It is a pointer that faith and also faith can still belong of our lives, but that it must not be used to influence the decisions of those in federal government.
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