On March 9, 2007, I will be speaking at the American Monthly Luncheon on the topic of separation of church and state in Germany and the U.S. I will be comparing the connections between the state and church organizations in both countries in general and with a focus on particular examples. State money for church/religious purposes (religion in education, military chaplaincy, "faith-based" programs, etc.), legal enforcement of religious doctrines (blasphemy laws, blue laws, etc.), and civil religion (religious symbolism in politics and "public" places) are examples of the kinds of issues I will speak on.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with me.