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Constitution USA with Peter Sagal  What does separation of church and state mean?

University of Notre Dame Professor Rick Garnett talks about separation of church and state Details

 

Program: Constitution USA with Peter Sagal

Episode: What does separation of church and state mean?

University of Notre Dame Professor Rick Garnett talks about separation of church and state -- and why he believes the founders intended that phrase to mean "freedom to practice your religion openly" rather than "freedom from religion in the public sphere."

Duration: (0:45)
Premiere Date: 02/12/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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