The "separation between church and state" has been an ongoing debate for a long time in American history. What is meant by this, is that government should stay out of the church's business. Religion has been a part of America for some time now and continues to be now. The first amendment, also know...
He feared if the Federalists were able to wipe free speech they could eventually deny other god given rights declared by the constitution. ... Jefferson had sent men with $10 million for Louisiana and anything they could get east but came they came back with a $15 million deal for Louisiana and practically everything west. ...