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Book Review, Mark C. Modak-Truran
Book Review, Mark C. Modak-Truran
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This book brings together two previously separate aspects of Michael J. Perry’s thoughtful and pioneering scholarship dealing with the proper relation of morality (especially religious morality) to law and human rights and the role of courts in protecting human rights.
Changing Minds: Proselytism, Freedom, And The First Amendment, Richard W. Garnett
Changing Minds: Proselytism, Freedom, And The First Amendment, Richard W. Garnett
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Proselytism is, as Paul Griffiths has observed, a topic enjoying renewed attention in recent years. What's more, the practice, aims, and effects of proselytism are increasingly framed not merely in terms of piety and zeal; they are seen as matters of geopolitical, cultural, and national-security significance as well. Indeed, it is fair to say that one of today's more pressing challenges is the conceptual and practical tangle of religious liberty, free expression, cultural integrity, and political stability. This essay is an effort to unravel that tangle by drawing on the religious-freedom-related work and teaching of the late Pope John Paul …
Symposium Introduction: Law, Religion, And Human Rights In Global Perspective, Mark C. Modak-Truran
Symposium Introduction: Law, Religion, And Human Rights In Global Perspective, Mark C. Modak-Truran
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The essays and articles in this Symposium highlight the importance of religion for properly understanding the nature of law, feminism, globalization, human rights, international legal history, and judicial decision making. These essays and articles also challenge the academy to accept a more sophisticated understanding of religion and to understand its importance for all academic inquiry.