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.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear boundary between religious institutions and government authority.
Jimmy Carter's quote underlines the fundamental principle of separating church and state, which aims to protect both religious freedom and the integrity of governmental operations. By advocating for this separation, he highlights the necessity of ensuring that neither institution exerts undue influence over the other, thereby allowing individuals to practice their beliefs freely without interference from the state, and vice versa, ensuring that the government remains neutral in matters of faith.
In practice
During a speech advocating for religious freedoms, one might reference this quote to stress the need for government neutrality in spiritual matters.
Acknowledging the physical realities of our planet does not mean a dismal future of endless sacrifice. In fact, acknowledging these realities is the first step in dealing with them. We can meet the resource problems of the world - water, food, minerals, farmlands, forests, overpopulation, pollution - if we tackle them with courage and foresight.
The preeminent obstacle to peace is Israel's colonization of Palestine.
I would say the biggest handicap we have right now is some nutcases in our country that don't believe in global warming. I think they are going to change their position because of pressure from individuals, because the evidence of the ravages of global warming is already there.
If I were president, I'd be very glad to see the Palestinians have a nation recognized by the United Nations. There's no downside to it.
My understanding of racial discrimination as a child was highly distorted because the most prominent man in Archery was an African-American bishop. When he came home from up north, where he was in charge of A.M.E. churches in five states, it was front-page news. He was the most successful man in my life.
Our American values are not luxuries but necessities, not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself. Our common vision of a free and just society is our greatest source of cohesion at home and strength abroad, greater than the bounty of our material blessings.
If all sentient beings in the universe disappeared, there would remain a sense in which mathematical objects and theorems would continue to exist even though there would be no one around to write or talk about them. Huge prime numbers would continue to be prime, even if no one had proved them prime.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
My own being can be judged by the depths I reach in making these historical origins my own.
When I go out of the house for a walk, uncertain as yet whither I will bend my steps, [I] submit myself to my instinct to decide for me.
People always talk about good time rock and roll, Chuck Berry or whatever, like this liberating force for feeling good. But what I need in my life is to be liberated into feeling bad. Not sad. I have plenty of sad. What I need is a place where I can spray anger in sparks like a gnarled piece of electrical cable. Just be mad at stuff and soak in the helplessness.
The Great Spirit is everywhere; He hears whatever is in our minds and our hearts, and it is not necessary to speak to Him in a loud voice.
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