In Freedom We Trust: An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty

Abstract

Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Why Secularism? -- 2. Atheists Are Not Un-American -- 3. Religion and Politics Now -- 4. Why Newt Gingrich's Abuse of Language Matters to the Defense of Secularism -- 5. History Is Not on the Side of the Angels -- 6. The Unchristian Roots of the Fourth of July -- 7. The Unchristian Nature of the US Constitution -- 8. From the Shores of Tripoli -- 9. Ten Commandments -- 10. Tolerance, Toleration, and Liberty -- 11. Secular Schooling: Public-School Policies and Curriculum Questions Affecting Religious Liberty -- 12. Holy Days and Holidays in a Secular Society -- 13. He Who Is Not with Me Is against Me -- 14. The Naked Public Square? -- 15. The Big Lie -- 16. God's Law -- 17. Blasphemy and Heresy -- 18. What in the Name of God? -- 19. Questions -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix -- Notes -- Glossary -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover.