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===[[File:Cball-USA.png]] United States of America=== |
===[[File:Cball-USA.png]] United States of America=== |
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The [[File:AmericanModel.png]] [[American Model]] was the first in the world to endorse a full separation between the church and state, although this was never mentioned in the constitution, however this was to protect churches from being limited or restricted by the state rather than rid religious influence from the state. It began, however, within the Colonial era of America where, in 1636, Roger Williams established a settlement in Rhode Island. This settlement permitted total religious freedom. This, along with the later enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke, would go on to heavily influence the founding fathers of the United States. |
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As a result, the founding fathers would later would later enshrine within the first amendment of the constitution the foundations of American Secularism with what is known as the establishment clause. This clause states as follows: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." |
As a result, the founding fathers would later would later enshrine within the first amendment of the constitution the foundations of American Secularism with what is known as the establishment clause. This clause states as follows: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." |
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