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Comparative and Foreign Law

BYU Law Review

2014

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Freedom Of Religion In China Under The Current Legal Framework And Foreign Religious Bodies, Ping Xiong Jan 2014

Freedom Of Religion In China Under The Current Legal Framework And Foreign Religious Bodies, Ping Xiong

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No abstract provided.


The Unnecessary And Restrictive Constitutional Amendments Concerning Religious Freedom In Mexico, Javier Saldaña Serrano Jan 2014

The Unnecessary And Restrictive Constitutional Amendments Concerning Religious Freedom In Mexico, Javier Saldaña Serrano

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No abstract provided.


“. . . Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace . . .” —The Influence Of Constitutional Argument On Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Debates In Australia, Neville Rochow Jan 2014

“. . . Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace . . .” —The Influence Of Constitutional Argument On Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Debates In Australia, Neville Rochow

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No abstract provided.


The Unconstitutionality Of Religious Vilification Laws In Australia: Why Religious Vilification Laws Are Contrary To The Implied Freedom Of Political Communication Affirmed In The Australian Constitution, Augusto Zimmerman Dr. Jan 2014

The Unconstitutionality Of Religious Vilification Laws In Australia: Why Religious Vilification Laws Are Contrary To The Implied Freedom Of Political Communication Affirmed In The Australian Constitution, Augusto Zimmerman Dr.

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This article explains the weakness of the argument that religious vilification laws promote harmony and tolerance among religious groups. Rather, they are based on a form of postmodern theory that denies the existence of truth and could be used as a weapon by certain individuals to silence any criticism of their beliefs. These laws have become an invitation to people with extreme views to avoid debate by claiming that they, rather than their beliefs, have been attacked. The author then explains the philosophical underpinnings of religious vilification laws and argues that there is no a priori reason why religious speech …


Religious Associational Rights And Sexual Conduct In South Africa: Towards The Furtherance Of The Accommodation Of A Diversity Of Beliefs, Shaun De Freitas Jan 2014

Religious Associational Rights And Sexual Conduct In South Africa: Towards The Furtherance Of The Accommodation Of A Diversity Of Beliefs, Shaun De Freitas

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No abstract provided.


The Shinto Cases: Religion, Culture, Or Both—The Japanese Supreme Court And Establishment Of Religion Jurisprudence, Frank S. Ravitch Jan 2014

The Shinto Cases: Religion, Culture, Or Both—The Japanese Supreme Court And Establishment Of Religion Jurisprudence, Frank S. Ravitch

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No abstract provided.