Religious Freedom in America: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

Michael C. LeMay

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1440851042 ISBN 13: 9781440851049

Publisher: ABC-CLIO (UK), 2018

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Michael C. LeMay, PhD, is professor emeritus of political science at California State University-San Bernardino with 35 years experience teaching at the university level.

Edition details

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO (UK)
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440851042
• ISBN 13: 9781440851049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368