First Freedom First: A Citizen's Guide to Protecting Religious Liberty and the Separation of Church and State

Abstract

Intro -- Contents -- Preface: A Personal Perspective: The Freedom That Makes America America -- Introduction -- Part I: A Religious-Political Perspective -- Religious Freedom and the Success or Failure of Democracy -- The Historical Foundation of Religious Freedom -- What Now? A Strategy for Strengthening Religious Liberty -- Strengthening Democracy: Confronting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities -- Protecting Religion: Integrity and Responsibility -- Decision Time: A U-turn or Full Speed Straight Ahead -- Part II: A Legal Perspective -- A Brief History of Constitutional Law on Religion -- Current Religious Freedom Issues -- Resources: A Call to Action -- Frequently Asked Questions Related to Our First Freedom -- Twenty Reasons Why You Need to Protect Religious Liberty and Separation of the Institutions of Religion and Government -- Ten Things You Can Do to Protect Religious Liberty in Your Community, State, and Nation -- Acknowledgments.