In America, we have a long history of valuing the concept of the separation of church and state. This idea historically referred to a division of labors between the church and the civil magistrate. However, initially both the church and the state were seen as entities ordained by God and subject to His governance. In that sense, the state was considered to be an entity that was “under God.” What has happened in the past few decades is the obfuscation of this original distinction between church and state, so that today the language we hear of separation of church and state, when carefully exegeted, communicates the idea of the separation of the state from God. In this sense, it’s not merely that the state declares independence from the church, it also declares independence from God and presumes itself to rule with autonomy.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Dujour09, New	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Unflavored gelatin
1	c	Cold water
2		Avocados
2	tb	Lemon juice
1		Red pepper
2	ts	Salt
1	tb	Whipped cream
		Avocado slices and chopped red pepper
		Crackers or Melba toast

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan, soften gelatin in cold water, then place over
low heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
Pit two avocados. Scoop flesh into a food processor fitted with a
metal blade. Add lemon juice, salt, and gelatin. Process. Add cream
and blend.
Rinse individual timbales (molds) with cold water; pour in avocado.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
To serve, dip each mold up to the rim in hot water. Invert onto a
platter; lift off molds, easing out with a knife. Garnish with
avocado slices and red pepper brunoise. May be served with crackers
or Melba toast.
Yield: 6 servings
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