Americans Often Hear the Metaphor of a "Wall of Separation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Americans often hear the metaphor of a "wall of separation between church and state" when referring to the First Amendment's right to freedom of religion. When was this metaphor first used?

• A) In the 1960s, by the Supreme Court when it became increasingly liberal and turned on "the church"
• B) In the second half of the twentieth century, when atheists began to influence Congress
• C) During the Civil War, when religious groups demanded protection from government abuses
• D) In 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson, based in part on his fear of a national and official church
• E) Several thousand years ago, as a biblically based standard

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