is there really separation of church and state in America or is the church becoming the state ? like when you go to the trustee of your town for rental assistance and they refer you to a local ministry as your second step in the process . Ministry that is funded by tax dollars . And then you are not required , but strongly “encouraged” to pray . Sorry , my conception of God does not ask for the bowed knee or demand obedience . I don’t believe he/she/it is that insecure .I see the concept as one of unconditional love and enabling one to rise up and help themselves that they may do good in the world . I am grateful for the help , just not the feeling of being judged for it .