Faith at the ballot box | This is America
This is America, and this is Texas, where one of the country's most conservative states is preparing to make Bible study part of every public
This is America, and this is Texas, where one of the country's most conservative states is preparing to make Bible study part of every public school child's education. Supporters say it will help students understand American history and culture, while critics argue it blurs the constitutional line between church and state.
The move comes as religion is becoming more visible in American politics despite fewer Americans identifying as religious or regularly attending church. From Christian nationalism and religious liberty to the Supreme Court and Donald Trump's political coalition, faith is increasingly shaping debates over education, public life and the future of the Constitution.
So why is religion becoming more influential in American politics as the country grows less religious? Presenter Alex Marquardt Guests Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Jerome Copulsky, Research Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.
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