The myth of American religious freedom

Introduction : The myth of American religious freedom

Contested liberties

A godless establishment?

The moral establishment

The moral purpose of slavery and abolition

Moral reproduction and the family

Morals, citizenship, and segregation

Women's rights, woman's individuality, and the Bible

Religion, morals, and law

A conflict of authorities

Liberal and conservative moral visions

The liberal moment

A moral majority?

Conclusion : Moral maximalism and religious control.