I think that the separation of church and state is an illusion to begin with, and also that this is one of the major reasons that certain psychoactive drugs are now illegal.

Though our government poses as a republic, it ultimately adopts the monarchical religious view that there is one god who is 'ruler' of the universe. Thus, many illegal drugs which lead to mystical experiences, namely cannabis, psilocybin, and LSD, are deemed dangerous because such mystical experiences are direct threats to the religious traditions of the church. If someone living in our western society suddenly claims equality with, or worse, identifies himself or herself as 'God', they are viewed as insubordinate and labeled as blasphemous or insane, while such beliefs are not at all uncomon in many eastern and native American religions.
afghooey Reviewed by afghooey on . What's Wrong With The Ten Commandments? The controversy over the display of the Ten Commandments on federal property has brought to the public eye once again the relationship between government and religion, and there has been a lot of much-needed discussion and debate about this crucial issue. But in this discussion and debate, there has been little talk about the content of the Ten Commandments. It's obvious why that is: very few people actually know what the Ten Commandments are. People know they prohibit murder and stealing, and Rating: 5