Religion And The State: Or The Bible And The Public Schools (1876)

Religion and the State: Or The Bible and the Public Schools is a book written by Samuel Thayer Spear and published in 1876. The book explores the relationship between religion and the state, specifically in regards to the use of the Bible in public schools. Spear argues that the separation of church and state does not mean the exclusion of religion from public life, but rather the protection of religious freedom. He contends that the Bible should be used as a tool for moral education in schools, but not as a means of promoting any particular religious doctrine. The book also includes a historical overview of the role of religion in American public life, as well as an analysis of contemporary debates on the subject. Overall, Religion and the State provides a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between religion and the state in the context of American public education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.