Religion and education
The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive
American churches could not rely on the state for financial support. Private philanthropy helped them survive – and shaped the country’s religious diversity today.
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
American courts have heard cases over the Bible’s role in classrooms for more than a century. Whether lessons are constitutional depends on their purpose.
Texas proposes Bible readings for K‑12 students, reigniting century‑old legal battle over their place in public schools
American courts have legislated the Bible’s role in classrooms for more than a century. Whether it’s constitutional depends on the aims of teachers’ lessons.