That wall is a one directional wall. It keeps the government from running the church but it makes sure that Christian principles will always stay in government.
David BartonThe Court explained the problem with his writings (People v. Ruggles. 1811.): an attack on Jesus Christ was an attack on Christianity; and an attack on Christianity was an attack on the foundation of the country; therefore, an attack on Jesus Christ was equivalent to an attack on the country!
David BartonSeparation of church and state is the big club pulled out to beat back the Christians .
David BartonThe Founders intended only to prevent the establishment of a single national denomination, not to restrain public religious expressions.
David Barton