Gemma Ware

From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots

As author of the book “Separating Church and State: A History,” I argue that the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission’s broadside on the concept of separation of church and state is misplaced, but not new. Critics have portrayed the idea…

From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots

A Christian nation? At 250, America is still fighting over what that means

From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots

Historic Black Churches Join In—and Opt Out of—America 250

National Pride Hits Record Low Ahead of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary, According to New Gallup Poll