Religious freedom in America : a reference handbook / Michael C. LeMay.
2018
BL2525 .L46 2018eb
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Title
Religious freedom in America : a reference handbook / Michael C. LeMay.
ISBN
9781440851056 (electronic book)
1440851050 (electronic book)
9781440851049
1440851042
1440851050 (electronic book)
9781440851049
1440851042
Published
Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, [2018]
Copyright
©2018
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xviii, 350 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number
BL2525 .L46 2018eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
323.44/20973
Summary
"This book provides the answers to controversial questions about religious liberties in the United States and connected issues through balanced, thorough, and nonjudgmental coverage of the issues in a reference format. The subject of religious freedom is important to all American citizens, regardless of religious affiliation or ethnicity. Are the rights of religious individuals being eroded, or is religion being unfairly used to deny basic secular rights to individuals? How will religious institutions adapt to changes in legislation that have an impact on how they operate? Does the Supreme Court have the right to enforce these changes? Finally, how can the precarious separation of church and state be maintained while simultaneously respecting both institutions? This single-volume work provides an introduction that addresses the historical background of religious freedom in America, accurately explains the latest legal developments in religious freedom in the United States, and presents an unbiased account of the probable impact of the new Freedom of Religion laws in the continuing culture war. Readers will gain insight into key controversies such as prayer in public schools, creationism versus evolution, abortion, religious objections to medical care, religious displays in public places, same-sex marriage and LGBT rights, and state and federal religious freedom acts. The book also includes perspective essays by outside contributors, a selection of useful primary documents, a listing of print and nonprint resources, a chronology, and a glossary of terms." -- Publisher's description
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contemporary world issues.
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Table of Contents
Background and history
Problems, controversies, and solutions
Perspectives
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Data and documents
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Chronology.
Problems, controversies, and solutions
Perspectives
Profiles
Data and documents
Resources
Chronology.