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Christianity Today Book Award of Merit in Politics and Public Life (2024)
How to heal Americas deep divisions by preserving religious liberty for all
As our political and social landscapes polarize along party lines, religious liberty faces threats from both sides. From antidiscrimination commissions targeting conservative Christians to travel bans punishing Muslims, recent litigation has revealed the selective approach both left and right take when it comes to freedom of religion. But what if religious liberty can help cure our political division?
Drawing on constitutional law, history, and sociology, Thomas C. Berg shows us how reaffirming religious freedom cultivates the good of individuals and society. After explaining the features of polarization and the societal benefits of diverse religious practices, Berg offers practical counsel on balancing religious freedom against other essential values.
Protecting Americans ability to live according to their beliefs undergirds a healthy, pluralistic societyand this protection must extend to everyone, not just political allies. Lay readers and legal scholars who are weary of partisan quarreling will find Bergs case timely and compelling.
Author: Thomas C. Berg
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 07/11/2023
Series: Emory University Studies in Law and Religion
Pages: 373
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780802881694
Language: English
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