The American Structure and Faith

A “extremely informative and pleasing” examine of Supreme Courtroom circumstances involving the place of faith in society (Nicholas P. Cafardi, America Journal).
 
The Supreme Courtroom’s selections regarding the first modification are hotly debated, and the controversy exhibits no indicators of abating. Including much-needed historic and philosophical background to the dialogue, Richard J. Regan reconsiders a few of the most necessary Supreme Courtroom circumstances relating to the institution clause and the free train of faith.
 
Governmental support to church-affiliated elementary faculties and schools; state-sponsored prayer and Bible studying; curriculum that features creationism; tax exemption of church property; publicly sponsored Christmas shows—these and different notable circumstances are mentioned in Regan’s chapters on the spiritual institution clause. On the subject of the free-exercise clause, Regan considers such topics as the worth of spiritual freedom, in addition to the place of spiritual beliefs in public education and authorities affairs. Essential circumstances regarding conscientious objection to conflict, regulation of spiritual organizations and personnel, and western traditions of conscience are additionally examined.
 
This ebook, written for college students of legislation, political science, and faith, presents the related case legislation in chronological order. The addition of the historic context and Regan’s philosophical dialogue enhances our understanding of those influential circumstances.