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The author examines topics discussed at the Americans United National Conference. Topics include school prayer, school vouchers, and the Religious Right.
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Church, State & the Next Century.
Experts, Activists Discuss Future Of First Amendment At Americans United National Conference
As the nation streaks toward a new millennium, the picture regarding church-state separation is decidedly murky. Is the country going to fortify the wall of separation between church and state or lower it considerably? To shed some light on that question, Americans United decided to devote its 1999 national conference to the theme "Church, State & the Next Century: Securing the Future of Individual Freedom." Held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in Washington, D.C., the event brought together leading authorities, commentators, activists and academics to assess the future of church-state separation. In a series of panels, experts discussed and deliberated issues like vouchers, charitable choice, religion in public schools, the free exercise of religion, the strength of the Religious Right and other timely topics. In addition, attendees had opportunities to attend special "breakout" sessions geared toward grassroots activism, and a Relig...See the full content of this document
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