Religious Freedom and the Australian Constitution by Luke Beck

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Summary

This book explores the political activities and motives of religious leaders seeking to give the Australian Constitution a religious character and the political activities and motives of a religious minority seeking to prevent it having a religious character.

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Religious Freedom and the Australian Constitution by Luke Beck

This book explores the political activities and motives of religious leaders seeking to give the Australian Constitution a religious character and the political activities and motives of a religious minority seeking to prevent it having a religious character.

'As matters of religion become more contentious in Australia, Beck's thorough, clear and insightful analysis of the religion provisions of the Australian constitution is welcome and timelyThis book provides a fascinating history of the legal, political and social aspects of one of the few rights provisions of the constitution.'

Carolyn Evans, the University of Melbourne, Australia

'The Australian Constitution’s references to religion have long been misunderstood. This work of meticulous and engaging scholarship uncovers their true historical origins and explains their foundational meaning. In doing so, it throws light on Australia’s historical culture, underlining its significance for both legal and popular understanding of law and religion today. Beck’s book will change minds.'

Helen Irving, The University of Sydney, Australia

'Does Australia's Constitution protect religious freedom? Does it separate religion and state? Luke Beck has given us a genuinely original, meticulously-researched and eye-opening take on how the Constitution's religion clauses got there, and what they mean - with potentially far-reaching consequences. More, it's thoroughly readable!'

Marion Maddox, Macquarie University, Australia

Dr Luke Beck is Associate Professor at Monash University, Australia.

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ISBN 13 9780367893743
ISBN 10 0367893746
Title Religious Freedom and the Australian Constitution
Author Luke Beck
Series Iclars Series On Law And Religion
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2019-11-11
Number of pages 178
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.