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Separation of Church and State

National United Methodist Church in Washington, DC

Religion

What the Methodist Split Tells Us About American Political Polarization

However this denominational divorce plays out, theology around same-sex relationships isn’t the only thing driving Methodists apart.

Bonnie Kristian | 8.10.2022 2:55 PM

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Says High School Coach's Postgame Prayers Are Protected Free Speech

A 6–3 majority sees it as noncoercive and not a violation of the Establishment Clause.

Scott Shackford | 6.27.2022 2:30 PM

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Abortion

San Francisco Archbishop Bars Nancy Pelosi From Communion Over Abortion Stance

This has nothing to do with the separation of church and state.

Ed Condon and J.D. Flynn | 5.23.2022 11:40 AM

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10th Amendment

Liberals Have Rediscovered the 10th Amendment's Value During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Will they keep it in mind even if Joe Biden becomes president?

Ira Stoll | 5.26.2020 10:30 AM

Volokh Conspiracy

Civil Court Can't Decide What "Torah Law" Means, Even if Contract Calls for Applying It

So holds a Connecticut decision, I think correctly:

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.7.2019 11:31 AM

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Canada

Quebec Nationalists: Teachers Shouldn't Wear 'Religious Signs,' But a Crucifix Hanging in the Legislature Is OK

The Coalition Avenir Quebec claims the crucifix hanging in the National Assembly isn't a religious symbol.

Joe Setyon | 10.12.2018 2:15 PM

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God

Mandatory 'In God We Trust' Signs Greet Florida Students at Start of School Year

Thanks to legislation that passed in March, all Florida public schools must display "In God We Trust" signage in "a conspicuous place."

Joe Setyon | 8.14.2018 11:00 AM

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Nationalism

No Freedom From the Church of America

The religion this church administers is Americanism, a species of nationalism.

Sheldon Richman | 2.4.2018 8:00 AM

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Reasontv

13 Non-Pedophile Reasons Why You Can Hate Roy Moore

Just when you thought you couldn't like Moore any less.

Andrew Heaton and Sarah Siskind | 12.8.2017 5:00 PM

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Separation of Church and State

Protecting America From Religious Zealots

Conservatives are looking in the wrong place.

A. Barton Hinkle | 10.5.2016 12:00 PM

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Politics

Montana Families Are Fighting for School Choice

Should a program that provides scholarships to private-schools exclude religious institutions?

Alex Manning | 1.28.2016 12:00 PM

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Policy

Indiana Giving $3.5 Million From Needy-Families Fund to Anti-Abortion Counselors

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 10.13.2015 3:44 PM

Policy

The School Religious Holidays Problem is Really a Public Schooling Problem

It is almost impossible to treat all people equally with a single system of public schools. To foster peace and real unity, educational freedom is key.

Neal McCluskey | 11.22.2014 10:30 AM

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Politics

Religious Conservatives Look to Get Out of the Civil Marriage Business

Patrick Hannaford | 11.19.2014 5:55 PM

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Policy

On Town Prayer, the Majority Has Its Way

Some Americans still stuff their faith down the throats of the minority.

Steve Chapman | 5.8.2014 12:00 PM

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Culture

David Cameron Was Right When He Called the U.K. a 'Christian Country'

Matthew Feeney | 4.23.2014 3:10 PM

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Culture

Holding Out for a Hero

Charles Oliver | 4.1.2014 6:00 AM

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Civil Liberties

Brickbat: Holding Out for a Hero

Charles Oliver | 4.1.2014 6:00 AM

Policy

Appeal Filed to Stop Removal of Memorial Cross

Korean War memorial on public land in Southern California

Reason Staff | 12.19.2013 2:00 PM

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Politics

Gay Magazine Names Pope 'Person of the Year,' But Why?

Zenon Evans | 12.17.2013 3:45 PM

Policy

Judge Says Cross on California Hill Must Be Removed

Because of church and state separation

Reason Staff | 12.13.2013 10:30 AM

Politics

Satanists Seeking To Put Up Statue Next To Ten Commandments at Oklahoma Statehouse

The constitutionality of the Ten Commandments monument has been questioned

Reason Staff | 12.9.2013 9:30 AM

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Politics

Let's Divorce Marriage from the Government

Government neutrality is the best way to ensure fairness and social peace.

Steven Greenhut | 6.28.2013 12:00 PM

Civil Liberties

NC Lawmaker Wants Christian Prayers at Public Meetings

But none of that nasty heathen stuff

Reason Staff | 4.15.2013 5:30 PM

Civil Liberties

ACLU Sues Puerto Rico PD Over Official Prayers

On behalf of an atheist cop alleging harrassment

Reason Staff | 3.11.2013 8:12 AM

Superstorm Sandy

New York Times Correctly Denounces Post-Sandy Fed Bailout of Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques

Ronald Bailey | 3.5.2013 2:03 PM

Contraception

Obama "Compromises" on Contraception Requirement for Religious Institutions. Really?

Ronald Bailey | 2.1.2013 1:01 PM

Policy

OK Manslaughter Sentence Includes 10 Years of Church Attendance

Which is a tad problematic

Reason Staff | 12.6.2012 6:40 PM

Politics

UK Prime Minister to Church of England: "Get With the Program" on Female Bishops

This is why the rebel colonials set up a separation of church and state

Reason Staff | 11.21.2012 9:48 AM

Civil Liberties

Cheerleaders' Religious Signs Can Stay While Judge Mulls Ruling

Is it a First Amendment violation?

Reason Staff | 10.5.2012 4:52 PM

Civil Liberties

Cheerleaders' Bible Banners Prompt Legal Challenge

Waved signs at games

Reason Staff | 10.2.2012 10:45 PM

Politics

America's First Rebel: Roger Williams and the Birth of Liberty

Nick Gillespie and Meredith Bragg | 7.16.2012 1:00 PM

Politics

Why Do So Many Believers Think Atheists Are Worse Than Rapists?

Looking for answers at the Reason Rally in Washington, D.C.

Ronald Bailey | 3.27.2012 8:00 PM

Politics

Among the Nonbelievers: Part II

Atheist activists in Orlando talk John Locke, religious toleration, presidential politics, and Don't Ask, But Do Tell.

Ronald Bailey | 3.8.2012 1:30 PM

Politics

Among the Nonbelievers

Atheist activists in Orlando talk separation of church and state, sick kids, and Evil God.

Ronald Bailey | 3.7.2012 4:30 PM

ACLU

Could We Make That "The City of Very Long-Lived People With Wings"?

Jesse Walker | 5.25.2004 8:36 AM

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