On the recordDecember 29, 1977
We believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.
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