Where in the Constitution does it mention separation of church and
state?

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion. Insisting that people recite a Christian prayer during an official
government function (public education) would be easily
understood as a government attempt to
establish or promote Christianity over and above all competing religions.

"Gould 0738" wrote in message

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion.

Not quite -- you've only got the one side. It says the government shall
make *no law* regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free
exercise thereof.

"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Gould 0738" wrote in message

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion.

Not quite -- you've only got the one side. It says the government shall
make *no law* regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free
exercise thereof.



If there is no law, then why do people need to go to court to deal with the
problem?