“Separation prevents the government from determining church policy, whether directly or indirectly.” StatesGovernmentChurchPolicySeparation Book:Religion, the State & the Schools Source: Religion, the State & the Schools
“Since separation precludes financial support or special privilege from government, the churches are free to engage in prophetic criticism of the government and to work for social justice.” StatesGovernmentSocialChurchJusticeSupportSpecialCriticismSocial JusticeFinancialPrivilegeSeparationPropheticFinancial Support Book:Religious Liberty and the Secular State: The Constitutional Context Source: Religious Liberty and the Secular State: The Constitutional Context