Faith and the Presidency - Randall Balmer

Feb 16, 2020 |

God in the White House: Faith and the Presidency
Though the Constitution attempts to draw some boundaries between religion and the government, religion clearly has influenced— and continues to influence—our elected officials, including our Presidents. How does faith impact the ways in which Presidents get elected and exercise their authority? Dartmouth professor Randall Balmer contemplates this question, tracing the relationship.