Before Jefferson and Madison, centuries of thought shaped America's religious freedom. Now, even their legacy faces growing debate among conservatives. Subscribe to Just Liberty fo
While others built the government, Madison knew freedom of thought and conscience were the true pillars of progress. Protecting religious liberty was central to ensuring a future o
From deportation threats to cutting off press access and pressuring law firms, Terr highlights what he calls a "pattern" of viewpoint discrimination and suppression of free speech.
Almost every presidential administration in America's history from John Adams to Joe Biden has tried to push the constitutional limits when it comes to controlling or discouraging
Can a publicly funded charter school teach religion? Oklahoma’s denial of a Catholic virtual school’s charter has sparked a legal and constitutional debate. The school alleges
Why is a church with a 150 year history of supporting church state separation sitting out the much debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendme
How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Gu
Why is a church with a 150 year history of supporting church state separation sitting out the much debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendme
How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Gu
What can a Jewish atheist teach us about the vital role Christianity plays in maintaining the health of the American republic? Guest: Jonathan Rauch, author and Brookings Institute
What can a Jewish atheist teach us about the vital role Christianity plays in maintaining the health of the American republic? Guest: Jonathan Rauch, author and Brookings Institute
In 2014, 26% of the world’s adults held antisemitic views—about 1.1 billion people. Today, that number has nearly doubled. 46% of the world’s adult population—over 2.2 bill
Holocaust denial is no longer the only threat—Holocaust distortion is on the rise. Unlike denial, distortion comes from those who acknowledge the Holocaust happened but minimize
History's lessons about antisemitism are fading from our collective memory. A new generation must grapple with this age old form of hate and what it means for minorities of every k
Since 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court has dramatically expanded the concept of free exercise—culminating in a 2022 decision requiring states to include religious schools in funding
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that religious charter schools violate the Constitution. Even flexible charter schools are still public—and public schools cannot promote religio
Churches and schools used to be out of bounds for immigration enforcement. Not anymore. Christian ministries serving undocumented people now face government pushback—raising seri
In his first term, Trump’s advisors blocked many of his ideas. Now, post 2020, he’s surrounded by loyalists who won’t push back. What happens when a president hears no one? F
The Constitution was designed for Congress—not the presidency—to be the most powerful branch. But today, the executive branch is asserting supremacy. What does that mean for th
Can the state of Oklahoma fully fund a Catholic charter school that exists to "evangelize" its students? The Supreme Court will soon say ""yes"" or ""no"" in a case that may overtu
Can the state of Oklahoma fully fund a Catholic charter school that exists to "evangelize" its students? The Supreme Court will soon say "yes" or "no" in a case that may overturn d
History's lessons about antisemitism are fading from our collective memory. A new generation must grapple with this age old form of hate and what it means for minorities of every k
As the Trump administration redraws the boundaries of executive authority, are we merely in the midst of a constitutional "adjustment"? Or are we staring down a constitutional cris
As the Trump administration redraws the boundaries of executive authority, are we merely in the midst of a constitutional "adjustment"? Or are we staring down a constitutional cris
When immigration policies changed, a Quaker congregation's partner church — a Haitian community — saw attendance drop by two thirds overnight. Even those legally protected by T
Peace is central to Quaker beliefs — rooted in the conviction that the spirit of Christ never leads to violence. So when armed immigration agents were seen in a Quaker meeting, i
Houses of worship are no longer off limits for immigration enforcement as the Trump administration pursues aggressive new policies. But some faith groups are drawing First Amendmen
Houses of worship are no longer off limits for immigration enforcement as the Trump administration pursues aggressive new policies. But some faith groups are drawing First Amendmen
Public schools and government institutions are meant to remain neutral toward religion—neither promoting nor suppressing faith. But some argue that neutrality is a form of hostil
Calls to bring religion back into public schools overlook a key reality: there is no such thing as "generic" religion. Historically, public schools reflected Protestant teachings,
If immigration enforcement comes to your house, you don’t have to open the door without a valid search warrant signed by a judge. An ICE warrant does not suffice, and errors on t
Every person—regardless of their past, nationality, or legal status—is created in God's image. Jesus’ words, "I was a stranger, and you took me in," call us to show compassio
A traffic stop in California may not lead to ICE involvement, but in Texas or Tennessee, the outcome could be very different. Immigration enforcement varies by state—know your ri
The stories keep on coming with new federal policies in place, even immigrants with legal status are afraid to go to church or send their children to school. How can individuals na
New immigration policies allow enforcement in churches, hospitals, & schools without prior approval. Quaker groups are challenging this in court. What does it mean for religious fr
Many immigrants will eventually gain legal status, but delays force years of unnecessary family separation. How can the system be improved? Subscribe and Watch now: [https://youtu.
What should a church do if immigration enforcement arrives? Churches have legal rights, including requiring a warrant before granting entry. Planning ahead is essential. Subscribe
Could immigration enforcement policy be a religious liberty issue? Under new federal enforcement policies, churches and church properties are no longer off limits for raids or othe
It sounds plausible. There must be some net positives from exposing school children to biblical values, right? But is this true? What are the issues that Christians should consider
The stories keep on coming with new federal policies in place, even immigrants with legal status are afraid to go to church or send their children to school. How can individuals na
Could immigration enforcement policy be a religious liberty issue? Under new federal enforcement policies, churches and church properties are no longer off limits for raids or othe
It sounds plausible. There must be some net positives from exposing school children to biblical values, right? But is this true? What are the issues that Christians should consider
The avalanche of COVID era vaccine exemption requests represented a "stress test" for the American legal system. What did we learn about how religious liberty is protected in Ameri
The avalanche of COVID era vaccine exemption requests represented a "stress test" for the American legal system. What did we learn about how religious liberty is protected in Ameri
A little known political philosophy seeks to fuse religious mandates with a new understanding of political power. What is Catholic integralism? And how would it revolutionize churc
Since 1950s, the so called Johnson Amendment has been a lightning rod for controversy. Is it an unconstitutional restriction on the speech rights of pastors, as a new lawsuit argue
A little known political philosophy seeks to fuse religious mandates with a new understanding of political power. What is Catholic integralism? And how would it revolutionize churc
