Framers of the Constitution wouldn't object to federal funds for religious good works

If they were comfortable allowing citizens to use the chamber of the House of Representatives as a chapel, and providing resources for religious instruction at a state university, Madison and Jefferson would have no difficulty funding a church-sponsored shelter for abused women.

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune News Service
Main Author Christensen, Burke A
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 24.07.2008
Subjects
American history
Colleges & universities
Drug abuse
Religion
Supreme Court decisions
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Summary:If they were comfortable allowing citizens to use the chamber of the House of Representatives as a chapel, and providing resources for religious instruction at a state university, Madison and Jefferson would have no difficulty funding a church-sponsored shelter for abused women.