West Virginia Legislature is ‘crossing the boundaries of the separation clause’

By: Kathleen M. Jacobs

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The first time I recall recognizing that the line separating church and state was being slowly, but certainly erased was when I was leaving Sunday mass at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral (now Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart). That was over 20 years ago. I was appalled at the flyers that had been placed on every vehicle in a sea of parked cars that promoted pro-life and denounced abortion. And it was around that …

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