Religious Liberty for Whom? The Landor Decision and Church-State Debates

This episode examines the renewed debate over the meaning of “separation of church and state” following comments by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick that the phrase is not found in the United States Constitution. We explore the historical origins of the concept, how courts have used it in interpreting the First Amendment, and what contemporary conflicts reveal about religion’s place in American public life.We also discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety and consider the broader cultural questions raised by the case. Finally, we examine Texas’s recent efforts to incorporate Bible reading into public school instruction and what these developments may signal for the future of church-state relations. Get full access to The Church, The Court & The Culture at palookesworld.substack.com/subscribe