Scholar Thomas Buckley is joined by Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Jeff Shapiro and Ben Campbell, pastoral director of Richmond Hill, in a free-wheeling discussion of church-state relationships during key points in Virginia’s history. Moderated by the Library of Virginia's own Brent Tarter (yes, we still claim him!), the panel will use Buckley’s recently published book—Establishing Religious Freedom: Jefferson’s Statute in Virginia—as their point of departure.

The Act for Establishing Religious Freedom in Virginia appeared to separate church and state completely. It helped shape the First Amendment and American ideas about church-state relations; but in Virginia, the law of unintended consequences repeatedly required legislative and judicial intervention for a century and a half after the act was passed.

And it still does.

Join us in the Lecture Hall at the Library of Virginia at 6:00 for this free event.  Limited free parking is available and Buckley will be signing his book after the discussion.What a great way to start the year!

Contact Mark Howell at 804.692.3719 or [log in to unmask] for more information.

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