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This article talks about why church and state should be separate entities. It talks about how it is our right to follow any religion or none at all. To create a government that focuses on one religious group would cause discrimination against other groups as well as disrespect those of whom don't follow said religion. Keeping church and state separate also promotes the free exchange of ideas without fear of being persecuted for having a different belief. It is important to defend the separation of church and state as defending the 1st amendment right, defends personal liberties and promotes basic respect.

Forbes discuses the benefits of separation of church and state. This article also references the constitution and how it applies to faith.

This article written by Christine Leigh Heyrman states the struggles form the very beginning. She states the predicaments that happened in the past and present and how they apply to today.

Highlighting this past election and presidential Romney's association with the LDS faith. History on religion and politics with an over view of previous presidential candidates and their religious associations.

Good article on how religion effects politics. Could be useful in a paper about that topic.