![]() Unlike them, however, it does not fasten on theology as the source of the unwritten principles that transcend the exercise of state power. Like those conceptions of justice, the identification of these principles seems to presuppose the existence of some kind of natural order. 'The contemporary concept of unwritten constitutional principles can be seen as a modern reincarnation of the ancient doctrines of natural law. 'The separation of Church and state is a tool that advocates use when they find religious views to be inconvenient to their political views.' (The Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops, Media Release, February 1, 2006) ![]() 'I find that the separation of church and the state is one of the most beautiful inventions of modern times.' (Pierre Pettigrew, National Post, 28 January 2006) ![]() ![]() (Watch the conference presentation on video: Separation & Cooperation within Canadian Pluralism) ![]()
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