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October 20, 2010

O’Donnell Questions Separation of Church and State in Constitution
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In campaign news, Delaware Republican Senate hopeful Christine O’Donnell
has ignited a new controversy after claiming the Constitution doesn’t
require a separation of church and state. O’Donnell made the comment
during a debate with Democatic rival Chris Coons after Coons said he
opposes teaching creationism in public schools.

Christine O’Donnell: "Where in the Constitution is separation of church
and state? Let me just clarify: You’re telling me that the separation of
church and state is found in the First Amendment?"

Chris Coons: "Government shall make no establishment of religion."

Christine O’Donnell: "That’s in the First Amendment?"



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