“When church and state are separate, the effects are happy, and they do not at all interfere with each other: but where they have been confounded together, no tongue nor pen can fully describe the mischiefs that have ensued.”
Quote by Isaac Backus
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Isaac Backus
Isaac Backus was an American clergyman and a prominent figure in the early history of the Congregationalist Church in the United States. Born on January 9, 1724, and died on November 20, 1806, Backus was known for his advocacy for religious freedom and his role in the separation of church and state. more
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