Divided by God: America's Church-State Problem—And What We Should Do About It

Book Review by Don Willenburg

Noah Feldman's book is a fascinating history of American church-state relations, recounting some often-overlooked episodes and providing fresh perspectives on others better known. But more than just a history, the book also proposes an interesting thesis for addressing current church-state relations in a way that is intended to honor religious diversity while promoting national unity, and to recognize the value of particularly religious teachings while being inclusive. The history comes alive, and the proposal is thought-provoking.


About the Author

Don Willenburg. J.D., Stanford Law School (1984); B.A., Loyola University of Chicago (1978). Member of the California Bar; Vice-Chair, Appellate Practice Section, Bar Association of San Francisco. Believer in religious experience and secular government. E-mail address: dwillenburg@cbmlaw.com.

Citation

80 Tul. L. Rev. 713 (2005)