Secularism Figures
James Madison
Madison is central to the political architecture of church-state separation in the United States.
Notable contribution
Helped shape American constitutional protections for religious liberty and limits on religious establishment.
Profile notes
- His Memorial and Remonstrance argued against state support for religion.
- He helped draft and defend constitutional protections later associated with the First Amendment.
- His model influenced global debates over pluralism, conscience, and state neutrality.