Free Exercise, Pea Gravel, and James G. Blaine

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By Michael Q. McShane | Read Time 1 min

On April 19, The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, a case that could have far-reaching implications on the ability of the government and religious organizations to cooridinate efforts for the public good. This essay explores the background (both recent and historical) of the case, how it relates to the relationship between church and state, and what it might mean for the government to treat religious organizations neutrally as opposed to favoring or discriminating against them. Click on the link below to read the entire essay.

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Michael Q. McShane

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Michael Q. McShane is Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute.  A former high school teacher, he earned a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas, an M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. in English from St. Louis University. McShanes analyses and...

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