The divide between church and state is historic. It started with the First Amendment to the Constitution that starts by saying “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;…” That sentence has been understood by most people to mean that the government shall not be involved in religious affairs. Despite that understanding Christmas is a national holiday and the words “In God We Trust” appear on our currency.
The Associated Press reports that “Colorado Republican Senate candidate Ken Buck has questioned the separation of government and religion.” He is not the first candidate to question the separation. Christine O’Donnell, the Republican Senate candidate in Delaware made a similar statement in a debate just last week.
Both Buck and O’Donnell are referred to as Tea Party candidates. The Tea Party groups have been running on a theme of fiscal responsibility and have stayed away from social issues. This change in direction will put a new meaning to that group and may alienate many of its supporters.
Have the Know Nothings returned or is there another move afoot?
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