In Search of Original Meaning — the Religion Clauses: Part II
In Part II, Assistant Editor Ted Hirt concludes with an evaluation of Phillip Munoz’s understanding of the Constitution’s religious clauses.
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In Search of Original Meaning – the Religion Clauses: Part I
Anchoring Truths Assistant Editor Ted Hirt reviews Philip Muñoz’s book, “Religious Liberty and the American Founding, Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment.” This first of two pieces analyzes the work the Muñoz has done to outline the foundations of our Religious Liberty.
“Religious Liberty in the States” with Dr. Jordan Ballor
In this episode of the podcast, Garrett Snedeker sits down with Dr. Jordan Ballor, Director of Research at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy at First Liberty Institute, to discuss the CRCD’s new project to measure and rank each state’s safeguards for religious liberty. You can access the study here.
The Classical and Christian Origins of American Politics
JWI, with our co-sponsors, the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy at First Liberty Institute, and the Civitas Institute, present this webinar. The webinar featured Justin Dyer and Kody Cooper discussing their upcoming book on the natural law influences of the American Founding. We were also joined by Jordan Ballor, in addition to a surprise …
Justice Alito’s Warning on Religious Liberty
We know that the free speech clause of the First Amendment protects us from government censorship. But suppose someone raises the question, “What’s the point of freedom of speech?” To provide an answer, you cannot simply appeal to the Constitution, since the questioner is asking you to justify what is in the Constitution. You must enter the realm of philosophical argument …
“Religious Liberty and the American Founding” with Professor Phillip Muñoz
In this episode, Garrett Snedeker joins Notre Dame Professor Phillip Muñoz to discuss his new book on religious liberty. They discuss the Founders’ natural rights understanding of the freedom to worship, their disagreements about the separation of church and state, and the future of religious freedom in our law. To read Professor Muñoz’s full argument, …
Breaking the Sotomayor Mold
Kody Cooper argues that a new Supreme Court justice in the style of Sotomayor would fail to pass the “test of truth” when it comes to abortion, religious liberty, and takings. If the Senate Judiciary Committee cares about truth, it should therefore disavow the Sotomayor mold.
And All the Students Said, “Amen”
By offering a voluntary prayer, the government introduces its students to religion in a way that is not coercive or intrusive. It is, rather, a traditional acknowledgement of religion, even if it simply constitutes a recognition of the theistic origins of our unalienable rights.
No free exercise for Aztecs—or abortionists
Jordan Ballor presents the proper limits for religious liberty. Strong belief isn’t enough to justify actions that violate the natural law.
Churches: An Existence of Their Own
Prof. Adam MacLeod argues that Churches have an existence independent of government recognition or contract.
