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I did.




Not religion - the church/synagogue/mosqe, perhaps.


The difference is that religion is a right of thought, and exists within the individual. The church/synagogue/mosque are formalized or institutionalized religions - complete with laws, structure or heirarchy, and of course, coersive powers.


One cannot think of a separation of religion and the state, since religion, as a right of thought, should be guaranteed and protected by the state. A separation of church and state, however, is more correct, seeing that they are both political associations co-existing in society itself.


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