Thomas Jefferson's phrase "a wall of separation between Church and State" referred to the constitutional principle that government should remain neutral in religious matters and not interfere with or support religious institutions. He believed this separation was necessary to protect individual freedoms, ensure religious liberty, and prevent the potential tyranny that could arise from combining religious authority with governmental power.
Explain what Thomas Jefferson meant by his phrase “a wall of separation between Church and State.” Why did he think it was necessary to create such a “wall”? one setence and a half
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