2006-07-17 23:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by gag2dw 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The last phrase of Article VIII of the US Constitution says that no religious test shall ever be required in order to hold public office. Which means that officially there is no policy.
Courts in the US must deal from time to time with the boudaries between religion and state activity. As nearly as possible, courts try to maintain separation.
2006-07-17 23:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no official policy referencing 'God'. The US has freedom of religion as stated in the first amendment. They do not however have official policy. Separation of Church and State is not official policy as it is not listed in the Constitution. It was merely written by Thomas Jefferson and taken up as 'US law' by people. It is not law.
2006-07-17 23:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by TCJellis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two most commonly stated policies are a "separation of church and state" and "one nation under god" so basically it has no official position, and the "forefathers" didn't mind contradicting themselves.
2006-07-17 23:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Official Policy:
In God we trust, All others pay cash!
2006-07-18 04:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of Religion - everyone is free to choose their God.
2006-07-17 23:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation of church and state.
2006-07-17 23:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋