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Constitutionalism and Religion (Hardcover)
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Constitutionalism and Religion (Hardcover)
Series: Elgar Monographs in Constitutional and Administrative Law
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A timely and immensely scholarly work to explain how present
doctrines of secularism could be infused, enriched by the notion of
objective constitutionalism. The author's wide-ranging comparative
research and his understanding of religious systems, as well as
constitutions, judicial precedent and international law
instruments, are most impressive. This is a work that deserves
serious worldwide study and attention by academics, students,
religious leaders and governments.' - Marinus Wiechers, Former
Principal, University of South Africa'Constitutional arrangements
relating to the relationship between religion and the law have over
the years reflected a rich variety, ranging from the separation of
religion and the law to the identity of religion and the law.
Constitutionalism and Religion records the rich varieties of
constitutional arrangements of religion in many countries of the
world and in respect of a great variety of pragmatic features of
our day-to-day lives, such as education, labour relations and the
display of religious symbols.' - Johan D. van der Vyver, Emory
University School of Law, US 'Francois Venter's study of
Constitutionalism and Religion is a major contribution to the
understanding of church-state relations in the modern age. This
global comparative exploration of how governments need to engage
with twenty-first century religious pluralism is refracted through
the prism of the author's informed critique of the challenges faced
in post-apartheid South Africa. This book is a handy road map when
travelling through potentially hostile territory.' - Mark Hill QC,
University of Pretoria, South Africa This topical book examines how
the goals of constitutionalism - good and fair government - are
addressed at a time when the multi-religious composition of
countries' populations has never before been so pronounced. How
should governments, courts and officials deal with this diversity?
The widely accepted principle of treating others as you wish them
to treat you and the universal recognition of human dignity speak
against preferential treatment of any religion. Faced with severe
challenges, this leads many authorities to seek refuge in secular
neutrality. Set against the backdrop of globalized
constitutionalism in a post-secular era, Francois Venter proposes
engaged objectivity as an alternative to unachievable neutrality.
Bringing together the history of church and state, the emergence of
contemporary constitutionalism, constitutional comparison and the
realities of globalization, this book offers a fresh perspective on
the direction in which solutions to difficulties brought about by
religious pluralism might be sought. Its wide-ranging comparative
analyses and perspectives based on materials published in various
languages provide a clear exposition of the range of religious
issues with which the contemporary state is increasingly being
confronted. Providing a compact but thorough historical and
theoretical exposition, this book is an invaluable resource for
students, constitutional scholars, judges and legal practitioners.
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