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The Constitutionality Of The Title Ix Religious Exemption, Madelyn Jacobsen, Rebecca Batty, Editor
The Constitutionality Of The Title Ix Religious Exemption, Madelyn Jacobsen, Rebecca Batty, Editor
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
Petitioners in Hunter v. Department of Education questioned the constitutionality of the Title IX religious exemption as the basis of their 2021 class-action lawsuit. They claimed that more than 30 religious schools maintained discriminatory policies against LGBTQ students under the exemption. The religious exemption, often painted as unconstitutional discrimination, permits religious schools' adherence to sincerely held religious beliefs—and promotes a distinctive religious education that secular schools lack. This paper examines legal precedents relevant to religious freedom, higher education, and discrimination that demand the Title IX religious exemption remains in effect.
The Secular Benefits Of Comparative Religious Education, Wen Jie (Fred) Tan
The Secular Benefits Of Comparative Religious Education, Wen Jie (Fred) Tan
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
This paper builds on current literature surrounding the need for increased religious freedom. Theories on conflict and threat describe how peace and religious freedom must be preceded by religious understanding. However, it is erroneous and presumptuous to claim that such religious understanding will increase naturally without intentional policies facilitating a climate tolerance and acceptance. Taboos limit governments' interaction with religion. It will be shown how secular benefits that religious freedom brings provide strong justification for cooperation between both institutions. A policy of comparative religious education improves mutual religious understanding and helps bring about increased economic growth and national security. Because …
International Center For Law And Religion Studies, Cole Durham
International Center For Law And Religion Studies, Cole Durham
Journal of Undergraduate Research
In 2010 Professor W. Cole Durham, Jr. received a grant in the amount of $20,000 to help offset the cost of mentoring and training selected law students following their first year of law school. These funds were received and accounted for by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU (the “Center”) of which Professor Durham is the Director. This grant was to assist law students perform the following functions:
International Center For Law And Religion Studies, Cole Durham
International Center For Law And Religion Studies, Cole Durham
Journal of Undergraduate Research
In 2010 Professor W. Cole Durham, Jr. received a grant in the amount of $20,000 to help offset the cost of mentoring and training selected law students following their first year of law school. These funds were received and accounted for by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU (the “Center”) of which Professor Durham is the Director. This grant was to assist law students perform the following functions: