Dubois: White House Church-State Reforms Coming Soon

Months have passed since President Obama's faith-based advisory council submitted reports suggesting a series of actions for the White House addressing several key areas of concern, including reforms aimed at ensuring constitutional safeguards are in...

France’s Supreme Court Rules Veil Ban Constitutional, Italy Next?

France's high court has given the OK to legislation banning the Islamic face veil from being worn in public. While the bill was still in discussion stages earlier this year, the council warned that a blanket ban on all veils in the streets of France might not past...

PBS’ “God in America” Examines Religion in US History

Starting Monday, PBS will air a highly anticipated 3-part documentary entitled "God in America", which will look at the role of religion in the history of religion. God in America examines the potent and complex interaction between religion and democracy,...

In Which I Defend the Right of Witches to Run for Office

I know that Christine O'Donnell is not a witch. (She's me.) Still, slow news day and all, it is as good a time as any to remind us all that the Constitution assures there will be no religious test for office. If there are indeed witches among us, it is...