Those who would renegotiate the boundaries between church and state must therefore answer a difficult question: why would we trade a system that has served us so well for one that has served others so poorly?

Sandra Day OConnor
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The quotation by John Adams asking the question above has been said to be the most important one ever written. The answer to this question all depends on what the future holds and the role that religion will play in it. History shows that religion can become a powerful force for good and evil, both within and without the government. That’s why we should remain focused on doing what we can to prevent religion from interfering with our government.

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