Unprecedential: The politics of religious freedom: Helen Alvare on worship in a secular age

Published: May 14, 2021, 5:20 p.m.

This week, the AEI Podcast Channel presents the latest episode of Unprecedential.

Both historically and constitutionally, the freedom to worship has been a centerpiece of American politics. For much of their history, Americans viewed religious devotion as a linchpin of human experience and deserving of legal protection. But traditional religion has become increasingly suspect in the current cultural landscape, which prizes autonomy and freedom. For those with secular beliefs, faith can seem like a veil for discrimination and intolerance.

To discuss the political dynamics of religion, George Mason University\u2019s Antonin Scalia Law School professor Helen Alvar\xe9 joins Adam on Unprecedential. Adam and Professor Alvar\xe9, who has written and edited three books on topics related law and religion, consider religion\u2019s place in government, in politics, and in education.

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