Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age by Thomas C Berg

Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age by Thomas C Berg

Christianity Today Book Award of Merit in Politics and Public Life (2024)

How to heal America's 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 society--and this protection must extend to everyone, not just political allies. Lay readers and legal scholars who are weary of partisan quarreling will find Berg's case timely and compelling.

Berg, Thomas C.: - Thomas C. Berg is James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy at the School of Law, University of St Thomas, Minnesota. He is a leading scholar of church-state relations and a leader in exploring the intersection of intellectual property, religion, and social ethics.

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ISBN 13	9780802881694
ISBN 10	0802881696
Title	Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age
Author	Thomas C Berg
Series	Emory University Studies In Law And Religion
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Year published	2023-07-11
Number of pages	373
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