Beginning in 1680 with the divine right of Kings, we’ll show how thinkers at the time evolved the idea of separation of Church and State. We then look at how the Founding Fathers incorporated this idea into our Constitution. We look at court decisions over a long period of time that supported separation. We conclude with a look at how separation has been eroded by various legal actions and court decisions that impact our education, healthcare, civil rights, and the rights of women, minorities, and LBGTQ+ individuals.

Moderator: Jay Avner