Defending American Religious Neutrality
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Constitutional, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church & State, Philosophy, Political
| Author: | Andrew Koppelman | ISBN: | 9780674071070 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | January 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Andrew Koppelman |
| ISBN: | 9780674071070 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | January 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
While First Amendment doctrine treats religion as a human good, the state must not take sides on theological questions. Koppelman explains the logic of this uniquely American form of neutrality: why it is fair to give religion special treatment, why old (but not new) religious ceremonies are permitted, and why laws must have a secular purpose.
While First Amendment doctrine treats religion as a human good, the state must not take sides on theological questions. Koppelman explains the logic of this uniquely American form of neutrality: why it is fair to give religion special treatment, why old (but not new) religious ceremonies are permitted, and why laws must have a secular purpose.
