---------------------------------

Neil asked:

I'm a high school student who has recently become interested in philosophy and am thinking of
pursuing the field in university. Recently, in my political science class, an argument developed over
the freedom of state and religion. I found the topic very interesting and was wondering if you knew
any classical philosophers that have written works on the subject. It would be greatly appreciated if
you could help me pursue this topic.

============

the obvious first place to start is with John Locke's Second Treatise of Government.

Tim Sprod