House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Separation of Church and State a 'Misnomer'

Johnson Argues Founding Fathers Intended for Faith to Influence Public Life

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has stated that the separation of church and state is a 'misnomer' and is often misunderstood by the public.
Johnson argues that the founding fathers did not intend for the government to encroach upon the church, but rather, they wanted principles of faith to influence public life.
Johnson's comments have sparked controversy, with some critics suggesting his views reflect the strength of white evangelical voters' influence in the House Republican caucus.
Before his political career, Johnson worked as a senior lawyer for the Alliance Defense Fund, focusing on religious freedom issues in schools, government, and other public spaces.
Johnson's faith plays a significant role in his political decision-making, and he has often invoked his Christian faith in politics.