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>>The evidence of history shows that separating religion and government is a good thing for the people and their freedom.
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>I can think of GLARING examples from the 20th century which completely belie this claim. ;)
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>Oppressors will use any means necessary to seperate people from their liberty. Religion is but one of many means to that end. Another is taxation...
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>> It's easy to do. If the religion talks about religion all is well. If the religion talks about politics then the religion is taxed heavily.
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>Ah, so you are familliar with the concept of repression through taxation. ;)

Oh yes. It is done here in Canada too. Pulpit + politics = taxation