Religious Liberty

by Carol Ullmann (Editor), Lynn M. Zott (Editor)

Overview

This book explores why religious liberty is important and controversial, what the U.S. constitution says about religious liberty, whether religious liberty is under threat, and what the impact of politics is on religious liberty and democracy. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, this book provides your readers with objectivity. They explore many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737766653
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/05/2014
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 Why is Religious Liberty Important and Controversial?

Chapter Preface 18

1 Religious Liberty is Essential to Ensure a Free Society Jenniger A. Marshall 20

2 The "Religious Liberty" Bullies and Their Fight Against LGBT Equality Jay Michaelson 28

3 In Defense of Religious Liberty Ken Blackwell 34

4 The United States Was Founded on Religious Liberty Charles J. Chaput 38

5 Religious Liberty Prometes World Peace and Equity Silvano M. Tomasi 44

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 54

Chapter 2 What Does the US Constitution Say About Religious Liberty?

Chapter Preface 56

1 The US Constitution Provides Clear Protections for Religious Liberty Melissa Moschella 58

2 The US Constitution Does Not Guarantee Religious Liberty Monte Kuligowski 65

3 The US Constitution Guarantees Freedom from Religion Tony Houston 71

4 Interpreting the First Amendment's Commentary on Religious Liberty is Inherently Complex John Coleman 77

5 Restricting Religious Expression in Schools is Constitutional Anti-Defamation League 86

6 Restricting Religious Expression in Schools is Unconstitutional Alliance Defending Freedom 94

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 102

Chapter 3 Is Religious Liberty Under Threat?

Chapter Preface 104

1 Legally Mandated Birth Control Coverage Violates Employers' Religious Liberty Alan Sears 106

2 Legally Mandated Birth Control Coverage Does Not Violate Employers' Religious Liberty Barry W. Lynn 111

3 American Muslims' Religious Liberty is Threatened by Surveillance Conor Friedersdorf 116

4 Legalizing Abortion Endangers Religious Liberty Mark Pattison 127

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 132

Chapter 4 What is the Impact of Politics on Religious Liberty?

Chapter Preface 134

1 Liberal and Progressive Politics Protect Religious Liberty and Democracy Marta Cook John Halpin 135

2 Religious Liberty Damages Religion Benjamin Wiker 141

3 Conservative Politics Protect Religious Liberty David Limbaugh 152

4 Conservatives' Use of Religious Liberty as a Political Issue Threatens Democracy Jay Michaelson 157

5 Religion and Politics Must Remain Separate to Preserve Religious Liberty Sara Hutchinson 166

6 Separation of Religion and Politics Endangers Religious Liberty David Green 173

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 177

For Further Discussion 178

Organizations to Contact 180

Bibliography of Books 184

Index 187

Editorial Reviews

Review: Religious Liberty "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints series could serve as a model...not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections—by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens—include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations...all up to date and fully documented. The editing is intelligent and unobtrusive, organizing the material around substantive issues within the general debate. Brief introductions to each section and to each reading focus the questions raised and offer no slick answers."—Booklist

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