A History And Commentary On The Separation Of Church And State

The phrase 'separation of church and state' is found nowhere in America's founding documents.  Why, then, is it so often used?  Furthermore, that popular phrase implies that it is religion and the practice thereof that is being harnessed when the First Amendment in our Constitution's Bill of Rights actually provides for freedom of religion at the expense of overreaching government authority.  Where did the phrase 'separation of church and state' come from and what do America's founding documents actually say and why?  In this podcast, Andy covers both the religious and legal history of our nation to provide answers to these questions.