Also you are absolutely crazy to think that there is really separation of church and state. some sources form here: http://www.theocracywatch.org/faith_base.htm 1. Churches are exempt from paying some taxes and yet individuals and corporations are not, thus individuals and corporations by proxy pay money to churches 2. Religious groups are given exceptions to the controlled substance act 3. In some states strict alcohol laws are the result of the desires of religious people, particularly Utah comes to mind 4. In some states there are laws regarding business operating hours on Sunday 5. On several occasions, intelligent design has been taught in public schools 6. Students are subjected to hearing the pledge of allegiance at public schools, which includes the words "Under God" 7. Currency has "One Nation Under God" stamped onto it 8. People are put under oath with one hand on the Bible 9. Presidents are sworn in with one hand on the Bible 10. Faith Based Initiatives, a program started by Bush, has provided religious organizations with billions of dollars 11. Religious discrimination is allowed in the hiring practices of publicly funded religious charity organizations 12. Judges sentence people to faith based rehabilitation facilities, and groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, where Christian prayers are frequently said and a requirement to turn your life over to God is also present 13. The lack of adequate sex education in many public schools is due to religiosity I could really go on and on. America is a Christian country, run by Christians, with Christian laws. On paper it isn't, and it is strictly forbidden for it to be, but in real life America is a Christian country.