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Does Shari’A Play A Role In Turkey?, Russell Powell
Does Shari’A Play A Role In Turkey?, Russell Powell
Pepperdine Law Review
An essay is presented in which the author explores the relationship of religious law with contemporary Turkey. Topics discussed include certain civil law supporting adoption of Sharia in Turkey, role of religious people in providing protection to religious freedom in Turkey, and role of traditional Kemalist secularism laiklik in distinguishing Turkey.
“A Jewish And Democratic State:” Reflections On The Fragility Of Israeli Secularism, Zvi Triger
“A Jewish And Democratic State:” Reflections On The Fragility Of Israeli Secularism, Zvi Triger
Pepperdine Law Review
An essay is presented in which the author explores fragility of Israeli secularism related to Jewish religion. Topics discussed are the impact of religious monopoly over personal status in Israel on Israeli secularism, the origination of religious monopoly over personal status during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Palestine, and dispute resolution of domestic cases in communities' and tribes' religious tribunals under their religious laws.
Conceptions Of Religion In The Secular State: Evolving Turkish Secularism, Seval Yildirim
Conceptions Of Religion In The Secular State: Evolving Turkish Secularism, Seval Yildirim
Pepperdine Law Review
The article focuses on the concepts of religion in secular states such as Republic of Turkey. Topics discussed include distinction between secularism and religion, views of philosopher of liberalism John Locke on delegation of matters of faith to the Church and matters of public good to the state along with the relationship of modernization and secularism.