A popular look at the separation of church and state: what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters for the future of religion in America.

• An alarm-ringing but intelligent and fair-minded revelation of the backlash against traditional moral values, presented in an accessible and practical way using the sports analogy of fair play.
• Explains why religiously-informed moral values are under threat in a one-sided interpretation of church and state.
• Empowers readers by helping them to clarify confusing viewpoints and motivating them to act on what they believe.