The story of Thomas Jefferson's unlikely alliance with evangelical Christians to protect churches from the power of the state, leading to the birth of American religious freedom and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. [... more]

The story of American religious freedom begins with Thomas Jefferson's unlikely alliance with evangelical Christians to protect churches from the power of the state. Jefferson's vision of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious country where everyone is free to think for themselves and come to their own decisions about religion is a fundamental principle of American democracy. [... more]

God's covenant with the Israelites is tested as they repeatedly turn to idolatry and disobey His commandments, leading to suffering and oppression. The book of Judges highlights the importance of faith and repentance in maintaining a relationship with God. [... more]