This Earthly Frame
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
An award-winning scholar's sweeping history of American secularism, from Jefferson to Trump
David Sehat Books
David Sehat is Associate Professor of History at Georgia State University. Specializing in American cultural and intellectual history, he completed a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and spent a postdoctoral year at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as a Visiting Scholar.
The Myth of American Religious Freedom
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The narrative explores the tension between the ideal of religious freedom and the historical reality of a "moral establishment" that enforced Protestant Christian values throughout much of American history. David Sehat reveals how laws were utilized to uphold a dominant moral framework, often marginalizing those of differing beliefs or secular viewpoints. The book chronicles the evolution of this moral establishment, highlighting its impact on American society and the ongoing struggle for true religious liberty.