The Origins and Dangers of the ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Church and State

[ezrider]

But could someone raise an example of a state that failed due to the Western tradition of separating the church from the state? Please post if you can think of one, 'cause I'm coming up empty.

Turkey.

Turkey are constitutionally secular but the current government is leaning toward Sunni muslim teachings in law. Turkey is also suitably dysfunctional and oppressive to meet your criteria