# The ephod or the crown?  The valid separation of church and state.

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Podcast: [The Bible and Our Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-and-our-culture-6576054)
Published: 2026-04-26T23:34:54+00:00
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What does the first amendment say regarding "Separation of Church and State"? Gideon was kind'a trans: He was acting like a king, but he "identified" as a descendant of Aaron to also act as High Priest. The ephod or the crown? Different roles. The concept has been perverted 180 degrees through loud repetition. Gideon perverted the Separation of Church and state in Judges 8?

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