Spring 2007 Vol.7, No.3
Religious Freedom Around the Globe
Perspectives
Do we have enough religious freedom in the United States?
Two experts—Barry W. Lynn and Anthony Picarello Jr., offer their perspectives about religion and government.
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is an advocacy organization that works to "protect separation of church and state by working on a wide range of pressing political and social issues." It opposes the use of public funds for religious schools.
Anti Defamation League
The Anti Defamation League works against defamation of the Jewish people and discrimination "against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." Its pages on the separation of church and state explore its position supporting a strict separation of church and state on the grounds that separation allows all religions to flourish.
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is a "legal and educational institute dedicated to protecting the free expression of all religious traditions." It supports the use of public funds for religious schools. See in particular its pages on Blaine Amendments, provisions in many state constitutions that prohibit the use of state funds at religious schools.
The Heritage Foundation
This conservative think tank offers a number of resources on religion and civil society through its DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society.
