The Distinctiveness of Religion in American Law - Rethinking Religion Clause Jurisprudence (Hardcover)

In recent decades, religion's traditional distinctiveness under the First Amendment has been challenged by courts and scholars. As America grows more secular and as religious and nonreligious convictions are increasingly seen as interchangeable, many have questioned whether special treatment is still fair. In its recent decisions, the Supreme Court has made clear that religion will continue to be treated differently, but we lack a persuasive account of religion's uniqueness that can justify this difference. This book aims to develop such an account. Drawing on founding era thought illumined by theology, philosophy of religion, and comparative religion, it describes what is at stake in our tradition of religious freedom in a way that can be appreciated by the religious and nonreligious alike. From this account, it develops a new framework for religion clause decision making and explains the implications of this framework for current controversies regarding protections for religious conscience.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Law and Christianity
Release date:	July 2015
Authors:	Kathleen A. Brady
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	354
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-01650-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Constitutional & administrative law > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	1-107-01650-9
Barcode:	9781107016507

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