Law

Essay
American Christians “Backing the Blue”: On Faith and Policing
From the inception of the modern policing profession, supportive Christian efforts have proven to be a powerful resource.
By Aaron Griffith
Interview
The Decline of Church-State Separation
Legal scholar Steven K. Green discusses the history of the principle and its uncertain future.
By Eric C. Miller
Excerpt
Liberal Protestants and the Polarization of the U.S.
An excerpt from the new book, “Before the Religious Right: Liberal Protestants, Human Rights, and the Polarization of the United States.”
By Gene Zubovich
Essay
The Supreme Court and the Strange Politics of the “Sincere Believer”
A recent case of a death-row inmate raises a host of issues, from the theological to the procedural.
By Charles McCrary
Essay
The Constitutional Roots of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Public Faith
“My life,” she said, “has been blessed beyond measure, and I do know that one can only come this far by faith.”
By Justin Collings and Hal Boyd
Essay
Zelensky Is a Jewish Hero. Some Jews Worry the Acclaim Won’t Last.
Ukraine’s history is rife with antisemitism, only made worse by conflict.
By Jane Eisner
Essay
What Does the Russian Invasion Mean for Religious Minorities in Ukraine?
As the long shadow of Russia falls on Ukraine, religious minorities are among those who are most at risk.
By Anna Piela
Essay
The Dueling Abortion Sanctuaries of California and Texas
A new form of sanctuary is taking shape in California. In December 2021, after a Texas law severely curbed abortion rights and Roe v. Wade …
By Michael Woolf
Report
Why a New Generation of Catholic Women Is Wearing Chapel Veils
The growth of veiling comes at a critical time in Church history, when some women believe traditional sexual and gender ideologies are at risk.
By Emma Cieslik
Essay
Why the U.S. Presidency Demands Theological Universalism
Even strongly religious presidents must translate their personal faith into universalist language.
By Jacob Lupfer