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The wall Trump wants to tear down isn't on the border: The fight over church and state


Published on 2025-02-12 23:20:41 - MSN
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  • The president wants to round up, remove, and wall off those who, for the most part, are not White and don't practice his approved brand of Christianity.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to challenge the separation of church and state, a principle deeply embedded in American governance. Trump has been vocal about his desire to dismantle what he perceives as an unnecessary barrier between religion and government, often citing his belief that America should be more explicitly Christian in its public life. This stance has led to significant controversy, particularly as it touches on issues like school prayer, religious symbols in public spaces, and the role of religion in public policy. Critics argue that Trump's push could undermine the First Amendment's establishment clause, which prevents the government from making laws "respecting an establishment of religion." The article highlights how this debate reflects broader cultural and political divides in the U.S., with Trump's supporters seeing it as a return to traditional values, while opponents view it as an erosion of constitutional protections for religious freedom and pluralism.

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