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Declare church and state forever separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres; and that all church property shall bear its own proportion of taxation.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “Declare church and state forever separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres; and that all church…”
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Grant advocates for the separation of church and state while ensuring both remain free within their respective domains.
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