The separation of church and state empowered American society to manage morality and legislation amongst its citizens without the tyranny of a singular religion instilled by the State. This secularization of government disrupted what it meant to be a citizen and who could hold power and privileges like no other time in history.

Leigh Larson will present on this topic from her paper titled The History of American Religious Pluralism and Women’s Rights. She is nominated as one of three finalists for the Stone-Campbell Journal Graduate Paper Competition held in Knoxville, Tennessee in April. Please join us to learn about our American history and to support Ms. Larson as she prepares for her competition. Bring a notepad and pen!