What does religious freedom truly mean in a diverse society? In In Freedom We Trust: An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty, Edward M. Buckner and Michael E. Buckner explore the historical and constitutional foundations of secular government and the importance of protecting freedom of conscience for everyone.
The authors examine the long-running debates over religion’s role in American public life, from the founding era to modern controversies surrounding church and state. They discuss topics including the Constitution, secular education, religious privilege, the history of American secularism, and the misconception that atheism is incompatible with morality or civic values.
Written from an openly atheist perspective, this book argues that a secular government is not a threat to religious believers—it is a safeguard that allows people of all beliefs, including those with no religious beliefs, to live with equal rights and freedom.
Accessible, well-researched, and thought-provoking, In Freedom We Trust is an excellent addition to the library of readers interested in atheism, secular humanism, constitutional history, and the ongoing conversation about religion and public life.
Why you’ll appreciate this book:
- Examines the history of religious liberty in the United States
- Explores separation of church and state from a secular viewpoint
- Defends freedom of conscience for believers and nonbelievers
- Combines history, philosophy, and civic discussion
- A valuable resource for secular humanists and freethinkers
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