It’s time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the separation of church and state.

Parental pause point questions:

1. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “separation of church and state”? (3:23)

2. Do you think any governments in the U.S. have ever favored Christianity over other faiths? (5:02)

3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to Justice Black's contention? (10:03)

4. Do you think the phrase "the separation of church and state" is found in the Constitution or Declaration of Independence? (11:26)

5. Do you think Jefferson would have objected to church services being held in the U.S. Capitol building? (13:10)

6. Why did John Adams think it was so important for Americans to be a moral and religious people? (20:28)

The Great 8 Questions:

1. What happens next?

2. Has this been tried before?

3. Is there a principle involved?

4. What are the trade-offs?

5. What do you mean by that?

6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?

7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?

8. What does the Bible say?