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(1) The reason Jefferson choose the expression separation of church and state was because he was addressing a Baptist congregation; a denomination of which he was not a member. Jefferson wanted to remove all fears that the state would make dictates to the church.
By - March 27, 2004. The topic of Separation of Church and State has obviously become a hot one in America with both the Supreme Court case regarding the inclusion of the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance and President George Bush's promotion of his faith based initiative along with his overtly religious tone.