http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/same_sex-marriage Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:42:28 -0400 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:42:28 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/266/the-bush-presidency-undermining-the-separation-between-church-and-state By Brigitte P. Volochinsky - The Establishment Clause separates government and religion in order to maintain civility between believers and non-believers. In spite of the Establishment Clause, religion saturates American public life. Every president swears the oath of office with one hand on the Bible and often says “So help me God.” Almost every president has proclaimed days of prayer and thanksgiving to God. The Supreme Court opens its session only after the bailiff has asked God to save the Court and the United States. Witnesses in court swear to tell the truth, “So help me God.” Congress, as well... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/266/the-bush-presidency-undermining-the-separation-between-church-and-state