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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.
Foreign And Religious Family Law: Comity, Contract, And The Constitution, Ann Laquer Estin
Foreign And Religious Family Law: Comity, Contract, And The Constitution, Ann Laquer Estin
Pepperdine Law Review
The article focuses on role of the U.S. courts in confronting religious laws in dispute resolution of various cases of domestic relations, contracts, and torts. Topics discussed include role of secular courts in maintaining constitutional balance between the free exercise and establishment clauses, constitutional challenges faced by religious adherents, and importance of legal pluralism in the U.S.
Religious Tribunals And Secular Courts: Navigating Power And Powerlessness, Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin
Religious Tribunals And Secular Courts: Navigating Power And Powerlessness, Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin
Pepperdine Law Review
In this article, the author discusses the ways such as common law, and contracts employed by religious systems for navigating their relationship with legal systems of secular states. Topics discussed include the role of religious contracts in helping religious systems negotiate with secularism, the role of religious contracts in protecting autonomy of religious systems, and the structure of marriage and divorce in Jewish law.
Theorists, Get Over Yourselves: A Response To Steven D. Smith, Andrew Koppelman
Theorists, Get Over Yourselves: A Response To Steven D. Smith, Andrew Koppelman
Pepperdine Law Review
In this article, the author presents his views in response to the article The Last Chapter? by critic of contemporary liberal theory Steven D. Smith in reference to his book "Defending American Religious Neutrality." Topics discussed include the political aspects associated with religious freedom, role of secularism in eroding religious freedom, and conflicts between religion and modern secular egalitarianism.