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Church and State
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Early Virginia Religious Petitions 
 This site "presents images of 423 petitions submitted to the Virginia legislature between 1774 and 1802." Searchable by keywords in bibliographic record, and browsable by geographic location and date. Includes information on the debate between church and state; the circulation, presentation, and form of petitions of the era; a chronology of religious development in America (1607-1835); maps; and related resources. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/petitions/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, Religion, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 7, 2006 The Establishment "Claus": A Selective Guide to the Supreme Court's Christmas Cases
A "lighthearted guide to the literature concerning the Supreme Court's analysis of the Establishment Clause," or First Amendment, "as it relates to the Christmas holiday." Includes a brief history of Christmas, a review of key Supreme Court cases (most related to disputes about holiday displays such as creches and nativity scenes), and a bibliography. From librarian Stephen Young of The Catholic University of America for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX). http://www.llrx.com/features/christmas.htm Topics: Christmas, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Holidays & Observances, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Dec 29, 2002 Faith & Reason
Interviews and transcripts from a 1998 PBS documentary on the conflict between science and religion. Broad subjects such as history, evolution, and genetics lead to a series of essays, with further suggested topics to explore. Includes biographies of the interviewees and a glossary. http://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 4, 2009 The Jesus Factor
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program that focuses on "how George W. Bush became a born-again Christian — and the impact that decision has had on his political career." Features interviews and analysis, articles on aspects of evangelicals and politics, and discussions of Bush's religious background, faith-based initiatives, and religion in the White House. Includes video of the program, a teacher's guide, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/jesus/ Topics: Government, Presidents by Name, Religion Last updated Oct 9, 2004 National Day of Prayer
"The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation." It was created in 1952 by the U.S. Congress. This site provides information about this event from the National Day of Prayer Task Force, which has a mission to mobilize "the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership" in areas such as military, business, and education. http://www.ndptf.org/ Topics: Religion Last updated May 26, 2008 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
This project examines a variety of aspects of the "intersection of religion and public affairs." The project's website features surveys, reports, and other material about contemporary issues such as bioethics, gay marriage, the death penalty, religion in public schools, social welfare, laws, and world affairs. It "does not take position on policy debates." A project of the Pew Research Center. http://pewforum.org/ Topics: Religion Last updated Jun 5, 2008 Religion and Politics '08
Public opinion, analysis, and other documents concerning religion in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections. Some of the issues discussed include candidate preferences of various religious groups, evolution, abortion, and social-issue voters. Provides profiles of candidates, and candidate view comparisons for issues such as church and state, faith-based initiatives, and stem cell research. From the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. http://pewforum.org/religion08/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election, Religion Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Religion and the Founding of the American Republic
This online exhibit "explores the role religion played in the founding of the American colonies, in the shaping of early American life and politics, and in forming the American Republic [covering the 1600s through the 1800s]." Includes annotated images of "books, manuscripts, letters, prints, paintings, [and] artifacts." From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Correspondence, Government, Religion, Social Issues, United States History Last updated Aug 31, 2004 Religious Affiliation of the U.S. Supreme Court
Information about the religious affiliations of current members of the Supreme Court and of all Supreme Court justices. Also includes links to information for members of the U.S. Congress, presidents and vice-presidents, and governors. From a site that provides national and world religion statistics and "is not affiliated with any religious, political, educational, or commercial organization." http://www.adherents.com/adh_sc.html Topics: Government, Law, Religion Last updated Oct 7, 2005 The RJ&L Religious Liberty Archive
"An extensive repository of valuable information ... for anyone seeking information about state and federal laws pertaining to religious freedom in the United States." Browse Supreme Court cases, federal and state statutes, treatises, historical documents, and related links. Search or browse the archive of cases dating back to 1813. From Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP, a Colorado law firm representing "a wide variety of religious institutions." http://www.churchstatelaw.com/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Jun 17, 2004 Tax Information for Churches and Religious Orgs
Information about federal tax laws related to churches and religious organizations. Includes exemption requirements as defined in the Internal Revenue Code, filing requirements, and laws that may apply to a religious organization, such as those concerning unrelated business income tax and to political and lobbying activities. Also includes a link to tax information for charitable organizations. http://www.irs.gov/charities/churches/ Topics: Business, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, Government, Religion, Social Issues, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 4, 2008 The Ten Commandments: Many Topics and Viewpoints
Information about the Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, as recorded in Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). Provides analysis, legal and social aspects, resources, and links. Includes discussion of the legality of posting in schools or government offices, and commentary about the "Chief Justice Moore case" in Alabama. From Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_10co.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Aug 27, 2003 |
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