Skip to content
AU | Americans United logo
DONATE
  • Home
  • About Us

    About AU | Mission and Values

    FAQ

    History

    Our Team

    Board of Directors

    Faith Advisory Council

    Careers

    Contact Us

  • Our Work
    KEY ISSUES

    Our Work

    Separation of Church and State 101

    Public Education

    LGBTQ+ Equality & Religious Discrimination

    Reproductive Freedom

    Civil Rights & Religious Freedom

    Fighting Christian Nationalism

    Legal & Policy Advocacy

    Court Cases

    Bill Tracker

    Report a Violation

    EDUCATION & RESOURCES
    Toolkits and Resources
  • Take Action
    FEATURED ACTION

    Urge Your State Legislators to Protect Church-State Separation

    Get Involved

    Join AU

    Events & Webinars

    Youth Activism

    Protest Signs and Resources

  • News & Media
    FEATURED ARTICLE

    What an officially ‘Christian nation’ looked like in America

    November 4, 2025
    Rob Boston

    News & Media

    Press Statements

    Church-State Separation Blog

    Church & State Magazine

  • Press
Report a Violation
  • DONATE

    Donate

    Give Monthly

    Planned Giving

    Renew Your Membership

    Support AU’s Legal Fund

    More Ways to Give

    Donation FAQs

In this issue

July-August 2020 Church & State Magazine

A Message From George Washington: 230 Years Ago, America's First President Penned A Letter On Religious Freedom That Still Speaks To Us Today
Rob Boston
READ THE STORY
In this issue
  • Perspective
  • Featured
  • People & Events
  • Viewpoint
  • AU Bulletin
  • AU In Action
  • Books & Ideas
  • Editorial
  • Letters
  • Perspective
  • Featured
  • People & Events
  • Viewpoint
  • AU Bulletin
  • AU In Action
  • Books & Ideas
  • Editorial
  • Letters

Religious Freedom And Racial Justice: A Critical Nexus

July 1, 2020
Rachel Laser

Americans United In Action! AU Events Move Online During Coronavirus Pandemic

June 30, 2020
No person found

Discrimination Denied! Supreme Court Says Landmark Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Americans

June 30, 2020
Rob Boston

Perp Walk? President Trump's Latest Effort To Politicize Faith Meets With A Stiff Backlash

June 30, 2020
Rob Boston

Jesus Or Jail? AU Helps Atheist Parolee Who Was Told To Live In A Christian Facility Or Go Back Behind Bars

June 30, 2020
Liz Hayes

The Faith of Our (Founding) Father: George Washington Wasn’t As Pious As Christian Nationalists Would Have You Believe

June 30, 2020
Rob Boston

Religious Freedom, By George! Read Touro Synagogue's 1790 Letter To George Washington And His Famous Reply

June 30, 2020
No person found

Supreme Court Ruling Allows States To Curb Religious Services

July 1, 2020
No person found

Jerry Falwell Jr. Tweets Photo Of Racist Face Mask

July 1, 2020
No person found

Mayor Of Texas City Says Women May Not Lead Council Prayers

July 1, 2020
No person found

Pence Asks Anti-LGBTQ Pastor To Facilitate Meeting On Racial Reconciliation

July 1, 2020
No person found

Plaintiff In Abortion Case Admits She Took Money From Religious Right Groups

July 1, 2020
No person found

Americans United To Host Virtual National Advocacy Summit In September

July 1, 2020
No person found

Anti-LGBTQ Religious Right Pastor Lou Sheldon Dies At Age 85

July 1, 2020
No person found

N.Y. Public School Board Run By Orthodox Jews Must Change Voting System, Court Rules

July 1, 2020
No person found

LGBTQ Rights Worse Than Communism, Says Polish President

July 1, 2020
No person found

Supreme Court Expected To Rule On Major Cases

July 1, 2020
No person found

Headstones With Nazi-Era Crosses To Be Removed

July 1, 2020
No person found

Ariz. College Student Sues Over Lesson On Islam

July 1, 2020
No person found

Tenn. Rejects Bill Naming Bible Official State Book

July 1, 2020
No person found

N.J. Foster Parents Have No Right To Indoctrinate

July 1, 2020
No person found

Teen’s Murder Sparks Controversy In Iran

July 1, 2020
No person found

Caring And Common Sense: Two Qualities Lacking Among America’s Christian Nationalists

July 1, 2020
No person found
Responsive Form

STAY INFORMED

Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin Youtube

Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit educational and advocacy organization that brings together people of all religions and none to protect the right of everyone to believe as they want — and stop anyone from using their beliefs to harm others. We fight in the courts, legislatures, and the public square for freedom without favor and equality without exception.

1310 L Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005

(202) 466-3234
Contact Us

State Nonprofit Disclosures 

Privacy Policy

Financial Information

State Nonprofit Disclosures      Privacy Policy     Financial Information

“Americans United for Separation of Church and State,” “Americans United” and “Church & State” are registered trademarks of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

© 2025 Americans United for Separation of Church and State. All rights reserved.
BBB Logo
Charity_Navigator_2024_Logo_AU_Navy
Candid Seal Platinum Transparency 2025

Website powered by:

Erawatech - Make peace with technology
Sign up for Emails
Responsive Form

JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM