For Madison, religious freedom was not a tool for political domination. Rather, he saw it as a constitutional safeguard for liberty and democracy.
Articles on Presbyterian
Displaying all articles
The Presbyterian church closely regulated the intimate lives of its members through a system of church court discipline.
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is said to have used it 236 years ago. Except, says a historian - there is no evidence of it.
Kaunda will be remembered as a giant of 20th century African nationalism – a leader who gave refuge to revolutionary movements, a relatively benign autocrat and an international diplomat.
At local level some congregations are bravely creating alternative models where LGBTIQ people can feel safe and be accepted
Top contributors
-
Senior Researcher, Unit for Religion and Development Research, Stellenbosch University
-
Lecturer, Culture and Media department, Birkbeck, University of London
-
Professor of History, Kennesaw State University
-
Dean and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, Wake Forest University
-
Assistant Professor in Irish History, University of Limerick