Nation

This issue of A Public Witness looks back at Thomas Jefferson’s letter to Baptists penned 202 years ago this week and explores why prominent figures deliberately misrepresent the metaphorical “wall of separation” between church and state.

Acclimating to a new country in a caring family setting is especially important given the deep and increasing level of trauma these children carry.

Many Christian Nationalists, the group Neighborly Faith found, espouse troubling views while simultaneously expressing openness to aspects of American pluralism.

Bible verses on topics like hope and peace were among the most searched for on the YouVersion Bible app in 2023.

Conservative Christian activists are hoping to turn Texas public schools into a ‘mission field.’

The Rev. Jeff Hood, spiritual adviser to Kenneth Smith, argued the restrictions imposed during the execution would violate Hood’s right to the free exercise of religion.

This issue of A Public Witness treks to the Hawkeye State to consider a recent stunt by the Satanic Temple and what options are available beyond endorsing Christian Nationalism (or Satanic Nationalism).

The ACLU said the agency’s advertisement policy discriminated against certain opinions and violated the First Amendment.

The demonstrators, who were later arrested, noted the ongoing Jewish holiday, shouting, 'No Hanukkah to celebrate, cease-fire cannot wait!'

The Freedom from Religion Foundation says that the Goddard school district ended unconstitutional practices after receiving their letter.