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Free Exercise In The Free State: Maryland's Role In Religious Liberty And The First Amendment, Kenneth Lasson
Free Exercise In The Free State: Maryland's Role In Religious Liberty And The First Amendment, Kenneth Lasson
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Maryland arguably holds the distinction of being the state whose early history most directly ensured, and whose citizenry was most directly affected by, the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom. Because of its relatively diverse religious population, Maryland stood out as both a champion of tolerance and a hotbed of discrimination for most of its colonial experience. Similarities have been pointed out between the first provincial government in St. Mary's, Maryland, and the American plan under the Constitution, particularly with respect to religious liberty.
This article offers a brief overview of the religious history of Maryland, focuses on important state …
Religious Freedom And The Church-State Relationship In Maryland, Kenneth Lasson
Religious Freedom And The Church-State Relationship In Maryland, Kenneth Lasson
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Maryland holds the unique and admirable distinction of having been the State whose early history most directly ensured, and whose citizenry was most directly affected by, the first amendment's grant of religious liberty. The Supreme Court's docket is still liberally sprinkled with petitions calling for renewed interpretation of the establishment clause, and Marylanders will soon vote upon a proposed new state constitution with a similar provision - hence, the opportuneness for tracing Maryland's contribution to the cause of toleration and to the principle of church-state separation.
The scope of this article will not extend beyond a sketch of the important …
The Law In Its Relation To Religion And Morals, Edwin C. Goddard
The Law In Its Relation To Religion And Morals, Edwin C. Goddard
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Man is a religious being. To him, everywhere and always, religion and religious institutions have been and will be of prime concern. Now, and in this United States, not less than in ages past and in other parts of the world, is this a fundamental fact. He who, without a recognition of this, would study either religion or government, would quite fail to comprehend his problem. Man is also a social being. As such he has always found it necessary to live in an organized society, under some form of government. The world depicted with such irresistible genius by Rosseau …