Constitutions and religious freedom

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Label

Constitutions and religious freedom

Statement of responsibility

Frank B. Cross

Title variation

Constitutions & Religious Freedom

Creator

• Cross, Frank B

Author

• Cross, Frank B

Subject

• Constitutional law
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of religion -- Social aspects

Language

eng

Summary

Many of us take for granted the idea that the right to religious freedom should be protected in a free, democratic polity. This book challenges whether the protection and privilege of religious belief and identity should be prioritized over any other right. By studying the effects of constitutional promises of religious freedom and establishment clauses, Frank B. Cross sets the stage for a set of empirical questions that examine the consequences of such protections. Although the case for broader protection is often made as a theoretical matter, constitutions generally protect freedom of religion. Allowing people full choice in religious beliefs or freedom of conscience is central to their autonomy. Freedom of religion is thus potentially a very valuable aspect of society, at least so long as it respects the freedom of individuals to be irreligious. This book tests these associations and finds that constitutions provide national religious protection, especially when the legal system is more sophisticated

Member of

• Comparative constitutional law and policy

Cataloging source

UkCbUP

Index

index present

LC call number

K3258

LC item number

.C76 2015

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Comparative constitutional law and policy