The Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy
@TheCRCD
An initiative of @1stLiberty affirming the essential role of religious people and institutions in the cultivation and preservation of liberty.
The updated Religious Liberty in the States index has been released! Take some time to explore how states are protecting the religious freedom of their citizens. religiouslibertyinthestates.com #ReligiousLibertyInTheStates #ReligiousLiberty #ReligiousFreedom #FirstAmendment
Studying for her B.A. in English and theological studies at Harding University, Clara Kernodle aspires to be an attorney. The book that has most shaped her is Cancer Ward by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
Dig deeper into the historical narrative delineated in Religion & Republic by Miles Smith. Adam Carrington's perceptive essay challenges readers to consider how this history engages modern our modern political climate. crcd.net/essay-religion…
A recent trip to Boston was a summer highlight for our Shaftesbury fellows who were immersed in America’s founding through unforgettable tours, iconic landmarks, and meaningful conversations.
Explore the interaction between lofty ideals & on-the-ground activism in Dr. Paul Mueller's article “Could Adopting Collectivist Activism Undo Classical Liberalism?” in The Daily Economy. What strategies should conservatives use for engaging society? thedailyeconomy.org/article/could-…
A student at Harding University, Camille Bewley is studying criminal justice, business, and law and is working toward becoming an attorney. Her favorite book is Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
TODAY, you are invited to join us for the launch of the 2025 Religious Liberty in the States project! Join our authors via livestream at 10 a.m., from New College of Florida, for insights into how religious liberty is being protected across our nation: youtube.com/watch?v=ufZXLX…
The 2025 Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index launches tomorrow! This project compares legal safeguards for religious freedom across all 50 states. Tune in to a livestream of the launch on Monday, 7/14, at 10 a.m. EST. youtube.com/watch?v=ufZXLX… #ReligiousLibertyInTheStates
We're just 2 days away from the launch of the 2025 Religious Liberty in the States index! The RLS project compares legal safeguards for the free exercise of religion in all 50 states & ranks them accordingly. Join us via livestream on 7/14, at 10 a.m. EST! youtube.com/watch?v=ufZXLX…
More items. More safeguards. Release Day for the newest Religious Liberty in the States index is coming soon! youtube.com/watch?v=ufZXLX… #ReligiousLibertyInTheStates #ReligiousLiberty #ReligiousFreedom
RWR delves into the Christianity & politics this week with a review by Kirstin Birkhaug on Miles Smith's book, "Religion & Republic: Christian American from the Founding to the Civil War”. We invite you to read with us and think deeply on these matters. f.mtr.cool/aevzeziloy
The 2025 RLS rankings will be released in just 10 days! This index compares the legal safeguards for the free exercise of religion in each state and ranks all 50 states accordingly. Learn more: religiouslibertyinthestates.com
Joy Li, a student at Hillsdale College, is getting her B.S. in philosophy and applied mathematics. The book that has most shaped her is the Bible, and she aspires to be an educator.
Today, the CRCD wishes a happy Independence Day to all Americans! We hope our nation continues to protect freedom so that all people may flourish.
Illinois comes in at number one in the Religious Liberty in the States index. What is this state doing to protect the freedom of its citizens? religiouslibertyinthestates.com #ReligiousLibertyInTheStates #ReligiousLiberty #ReligiousFreedom
This month marks the 65th anniversary of the original publication of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Join us for a conversation between First Liberty’s Chief Legal Officer Jeff Mateer, and Dr. Jordan Ballor, executive director of the CRCD. crcd.net/interview-to-k…
