Rob Boston

Robert Boston (born December 7, 1962 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) has been Assistant Director of Communications for Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Assistant Editor of Church & State magazine since 1987. Boston is an advocate of separation of church and state and has authored three books on the subject. He frequently appears on television and radio defending his position. His prominent media appearances include CNN, NBC Nightly News, Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor" and MSNBC's "Tucker". [ [http://www.secular.org/adv_board/rboston.html Secular Coalition for America Advisory Board] ]

In addition to his monthly contributions to Church & State magazine, Boston has written articles for "Free Inquiry", "The Humanist", "Public Eye", "Liberty", "Jewish Monthly" and other publications. He is frequently quoted in the print media on church-state topics and often delivers public lectures before various audiences.

Biography

Boston was born into a large family in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1980. He received his journalism degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1985. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Maryland.

Bibliography

*"Why the Religious Right Is Wrong About Separation of Church & State" (Prometheus Books, 1993), revised second edition (Prometheus Books, 2003) ISBN 1-59102-114-6

*"The Most Dangerous Man in America? Pat Robertson and the Rise of the Christian Coalition" (Prometheus Books, 1996) ISBN 1-57392-053-3

*"Close Encounters with the Religious Right: Journeys Into the Twilight Zone of Religion and Politics" (Prometheus Books, 2000) ISBN 1-57392-797-X

References

External links

* [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Boston%2c+Rob-a1 Free Library: Articles by Rob Boston] .
* [http://blog.au.org/author/boston/ Wall of Separation: Rob Boston entries] .