Is separation of church and state prescribed by the United States Consitution or not?
Yes. 'Separation' is in effect directed [prescribed] in three different places. --
States are directed to have republican forms of governments, [no theocracies allowed].
- No religious tests for office are to be allowed.
Nor are laws to be made that respect any of the establishments [teachings/precepts] of religion.
Too bad that so many people simply can't accept these simple principles inherent in our Constitution. -- Freedom of religion, & and freedom from religion are of equal concern.
Wrong. The establishment of a religion does not mean the teachings or precepts of a religion, it means the establishment by the government of a state-supported church.