Tag: First Amendment

Religious Tests, Education, and Freedom of Religion in State Constitutions
Religion in state constitutions often puts them at odds with the U.S. Constitution: the freedom of religion and the separation of church and state as established in the First Amendment. Many have religious tests and no clear statements prohibiting the promotion of religion in public schools ... Read More

Separation of Church and State? Religion in State Constitution Preambles
First there was the U.S. Constitution. The states followed suit, or so you'd think. However, the state constitution preambles show that some of the founders' lofty ideals, like separation of church and state, were not exactly followed ... Read More

A Screeching Mob Holding Illegal Demonstrations? Or Kavanaugh Protesters?
Senators on both sides said at the SCOTUS nomination hearing that demonstrations come with democracy. But Trump & co. portray Kavanaugh protesters as an existential threat ... Read More

Kim Davis, ISIS and the Syrian Refugees: Theocracy and Religious Freedom
ISIS is fighting for strict Muslim government everywhere. The Syrian refugees are fleeing these groups. However, Kim Davis, in fighting for her 'religious freedom', would want America to be a theocracy, too ... Read More