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OverviewReligious liberty is often called “the first freedom.” For many years, few decisions made by the Supreme Court have been more significant for ordinary Americans than those concerning issues of church and state. By what criteria do the justices make these holdings? This analysis reaches beyond legal doctrines and focuses on four important aspects of change in the American religious landscape: increasing religious diversity; the rise of secularism; the growing political influence of gay and lesbian groups; and the pushback from conservative Christians engendered by these trends. The author examines how these have influenced how the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has dealt with church-state cases. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jerold WaltmanPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476671475ISBN 10: 1476671478 Pages: 143 Publication Date: 30 December 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJerold Waltman is the R.W. Morrison professor of political science at Baylor University in Waco, Texas and editor of the Journal of Church and State. He is the author of nine other books on American public law and public policy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |