Posts tagged Founding Fathers
How Jefferson And Madison’s Friendship Shaped Separation Of Church And State
How Jefferson And Madison’s Friendship Shaped Separation Of Church And State

(ANALYSIS) Two of the Founding Fathers shaped American views on religious freedom and the separation of church and state more than any other: Jefferson and James Madison. Yet their views have also become lightning rods for controversy as the “wall” between church and state comes under scrutiny.

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Analysis, Christianity, History, News, North America, Politics, protestants, Religion, Religious Equality, Religious FreedomSteven K. GreenThe Conversation, Steven K. Green, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Founding Fathers, Separation of church and state, Religious freedom, Establishment clause, religious freedom, democracy, liberty, United States, USA, July 4, Fourth of July, news, Independence Day, American Revolution, British, politics, Protestants, Secondary feature, North AmericaComment
What Might The Founding Fathers Say About Chaplains In Public Schools?
What Might The Founding Fathers Say About Chaplains In Public Schools?

(OPINION) What did the Founding Fathers really believe about the role of religion in America? When Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison appeared, they were trying to figure out what they believed personally about God even as they debated religion’s role in a fledgling nation. These guys didn’t fit into our 21st century boxes.

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Opinion, Christianity, Politics, ReligionPaul PratherPaul Prather, School chaplains, Separation of church and state, Religion in America, Religion and politics, Christian nationalism, Founding Fathers, Religious persecution, Religious freedom, Freedom from religion, opinion, politics, chaplainsComment