Defending American Religious Neutrality
| Author | : Andrew Koppelman |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2013-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674067561 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674067568 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Defending American Religious Neutrality by : Andrew Koppelman
Download or read book Defending American Religious Neutrality written by Andrew Koppelman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
