Though Christians believe that there is a separation between church and state this does not mean that Christians confess that the state should be secular. Government and church are both divine institutions and mutual in benefit.

What should be the relationship between church and state? Frist principle is that Christ has authority over both state and church. Christ is the head of the church and therefore her only ruler. The state cannot rule the church and the church should not govern the state. How should they relate? The article draws some implications based on these principles.

This article explains article 36 of the Belgic Confession (on the function of the civil government and the relationship between church and state). It also provides content questions.

Looking at the historical context of the Belgic Confession, this article shows how and where Article 36 is relevant today in addressing the relationship between church and state.

This article looks at the impact that the separation of church and state in France has had on the Protestant churches in France in their involvement in social life and politics.

To what extent should government law bind the church? This aritcle discusses the role of government and the relationship between church and state.

This article is about Hitler's view of church and state, his treatment of the clergy in the national church and the Barmen declaration 1934. This article is a part of German church history from 1930-1945.

This article draws out Abraham Kuyper's perspective on politics, government, and the relationship between church and state.