TheProgressivePatriot
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Apparently you are not one to handle nuances very well. You seem to be fishing for a yes or no answer and there is none. There are few absolutes in Constitutional law, or for that matter, in life.So in other words there is no separation of church and state....Dhaa, you really think that you have to point that out? The first amendment say a lot more than freedom of religion. The flip side of that coin is freedom of religion and that includes my government practicing religion.
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Bible studies are one of the foundational ways that Christians gather to learn about their faith. As a result, these small groups are a very common aspect of life for many American Christians.
But one particular Bible study group has been gaining notoriety in recent months, primarily because of the powerful people who are attending, and the controversial lessons being taught.
Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet ― some of the most powerful people in the United States ― have been gathering at a Bible study on Capitol Hill organized by the Christian pastor Ralph Drollinger, according to The Christian Broadcasting Network.
Drollinger is the president and founder of Capitol Ministries, a conservative Christian group that seeks to “evangelize elected officials and lead them toward maturity in Christ.” The group has planted Biblical ministries in state capitols across the country and holds Bible studies for Senators and members of the House of Representatives.
Since Trump arrived in the White House, Drollinger has also been meeting weekly with members of the White House Cabinet. The sessions have been taking place since at least April.
Capitol Ministries claims that key Trump advisors have sponsored Drollinger’s Bible studies ― people like Vice President Mike Pence, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry. In this context, sponsoring means that they helped Drollinger find a space to hold his Bible study. An outside group seeking to hold a special event in a Congressional building needs to reserve a room through a congressperson’s office.
In an interview with CBN News, Drollinger claims the class he leads for Cabinet members is the “best Bible study that I’ve ever taught in my life.”
“These are godly individuals that God has risen to a position of prominence in our culture,” Drollinger told CBN. “They are so teachable; they’re so noble; they’re so learned.”
Drollinger also suggested that the attendees have found practical ways to apply the lessons taught during these Bible studies.
More: Trump’s Cabinet Is Attending Weekly Bible Studies Led By A Conservative Pastor
I find this troubling on several levels (actually I find it scary as hell) - including that Christianity is the only religion represented. The founders gave us a "Godless" Constitution. What do you think?
Also, they are having their so-called "Bible Study" on government property - funded by all taxpayers. Are they attending on work time or personal time? Are they pressuring others to attend?
There is no separation of Church and State in the Constitution...it isn't even brought up...there is a Freedom of Religion protection in the First Amendment.....so no, there isn't a problem here.
Where in the Constitution is “Separation of Church and State”?
That does NOT mean that they can practice religion on my dime on public property
The point of the article that I posted was there is no absolute separation, there are obvious limits to the establishment clause. Never the less, not only must the government allow free exercise of religion, it also may not impose religious practices or beliefs on anyone, and that includes the right to not be subjected to religious rituals in public places and by public officials. That is why organized prayer in publics schools is uncnstitutional
