Politics And Religion In America

Politics and Religion in AmericaStudent’s NameInstitutional AffiliationPolitics and Religion in AmericaIn the article presented, Stephen J. Wayne (2007) discusses religion and politics in the United States. He begins by stating that the church and state in America are not and have never been fully separated from each other. Furthermore, most individuals support the government-church association as they regard it advantageous to society’s ethical and moral fabric. The author goes on to elaborate on the church’s and state’s practice in the country and the proscribed practices. Although American legislation comes from a heritage in which religion plays a prominent role in shaping public policy (Wayne, 2007). Wayne also discusses political protections given to the church, such as freedom of speech.The article provides clear and accurate information on how the church and state are interconnected. Wayne provides evidence from other literatures that cite the same. He dates his evidence as far back as the 17th and 18th Centuries where new religions were being practiced without fear of government interference (Wayne, 2007). Wayne has managed to provide information on his arguments and eased the