The colonies: Europe in America -- A new nation: the American experiment -- The 19th century: a quiet court -- The 20th century and beyond: a busy court -- The establishment clause: public schools -- The establishment clause: private schools -- The free exercise clause: religious liberty -- Epilogue: The Supreme Court and the road ahead
Summary
Examines the different roles played by church and state in considerations of religion throughout the history of the United States, beginning with concerns of the original colonists through the current debate about religion in schools
