September 26, 2007
Your Vision Viewpoint Subscription “2 Minute” Fact Sheet
Your 2-Minute FACT SHEET “Separation of Church and State”: What the Churches Understood in America 1. “How Dare You Preach In My Government” In 1707, Lord Cornbury was governor of New York. He was the representative of the Crown in matters of Church and State, as far as London was concerned. He was jealous of his power… and the propensities of many to criticize him. Often, when under public attack, he had wrapped himself in Anglican robes. Support from the Anglican Church in New York could make it appear that resistance to him was opposition to God. As a cross-dresser, philanderer and flagrant spendthrift of the people’s money, he knew, historically, the most devastating criticisms of public power had come from Protestant pulpits throughout England, Scotland and Wales – and the colonies had inherited that culture. As a result, he insisted all ministers receive licensure before they mounted the pulpit and presumed to preach in his domains. Most acceded to his demands. (Read the article)



















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