Religion in the Public Square

Does Religious Ideology Erase the Secular Constituency?

As Election Day approaches, the news media is taking an interest in the role secular values voters will play. They are finding that we are getting organized, but not making the kind of dent we should given our numbers.

Palin Billed Taxpayers $3,022 to Attend Christian Gatherings

An Associated Press review of the Sarah Palin's record as mayor and governor reveals her use of elected office to promote religious causes, sometimes at taxpayer expense and in ways that blur the line between church and state.

Only 15% of Americans know the 1st Amendment guarantees religious freedom

When asked to name specific rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, just 15% of participants in a survey conducted by the nonpartisan group the First Amendment Center mentioned religion, the lowest percentage to recall that topic since 2000.

McCain Insists that America was founded on Judeo-Christian values

On September 21st during an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" television program, Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain again reiterated his belief that America was "founded on Judeo-Christian values." He then added, "And those are my values.