in the 21st century what role did Thomas Jefferson play in government and religion?

Question

doing a school paper on what is the role of government and religion in the 21st centruy

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson was the one who introduced the law of separation of church and state. People at that time were wanting to make federal holidays out of church holy days, and he felt that would push it too far.

In the 21st century, because morality is becoming such an issue and lawmakers are wanting to put limitations on what people can do with their bodies, etc... many people are crying about the separation of church and state.

Actually, Thomas Jefferson did NOT mean that laws could not be passed which limited the behavior of the people based on morality. He simply did not want any of the organized churches to create national holidays, or to have any part in governing the country, such as they do in most other countries of the world. Religion and morality are not the same thing at all.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson has been dead since the early 19th century. He played no role in the 21st century.

Answer 3

I think Thomas Jefferson (dead for several centuries before the 21st) now limits his role to appearing on US currency. He is very popular there but has no other present role.

Answer 4

education about both government and religion you have to know it to have a clear educated opinion. Education to MR Jefferson was the answer to any thing that will face the nation

Answer 5

He's basically the poster boy for libertarianism.

And of course, seperation of church and state.

Answer 6

Hope this isnt too much of a shock but he died a few years back.

Answer 7

he died in the 19th century

Answer 8

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