The Family: Threat to American Democracy? or Benign Fellowship?

The C Street House – Washington DC's controversial home to a handful of evangelical lawmakers – is making its way back into the news this week. In his book The Family, Jeff Sharlet revealed connections between the Capitol Hill residence (the city...

Should We Question a Candidate’s Religious Priorities?

The Constitution explicitly allows members of any faith to run for federal office. The "no religious test" principle is so firmly ingrained in American culture, we hardly have to mention it. Anyone who otherwise meets the requirements can be on the ballot,...

Church-State Political Rhetoric Reaches New Low

Delaware's Republican congressional candidate Glen Urquhart must be vying for most outrageous campaign slur against religious liberty principles this crazy season. He's now trying to explain a statement he made at an event earlier this year that the separation...

Happy Constitution Day!

Today marks the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787! Learn more about its history and read the text at the National Archives site here.

School Dress Code Enforcement Draws Church-State Lawsuit

A North Carolina teenager faces suspension from school for refusing to remove her nose ring, a violation of school dress code policies. So, why is this tidbit of student rebellion in a church-state blog? Because Ariana Iacano belongs to the Church of Body...