Overview

This book engages in a theological critique of the legal frameworks and theoretical approaches of Australia, the US and England to create a peaceful coexistence of difference which supports both religious freedom and equality. It develops a new framework for reconciling religious freedom and discrimination in Western liberal democracies and presents a unique approach to practically supporting both religious freedom and equality as fundamentally important objectives which promote more compassionate and cohesive communities. The book applies the idea of peaceful coexistence of difference by assuming the dignity and goodwill of different people and perspectives, and proceeds upon shared virtues such as love which are affirmed by all.

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Author:   Alex Deagon (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.421kg
ISBN:  

9781509950676

ISBN 10:   1509950672
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   22 August 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART I RELIGIOUS FREEDOM VERSUS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION? Introduction I. The Purpose of this Book: Reconciling Freedom and Discrimination II. Religious Freedom and Equality: A Tense Relationship III. Shortcomings in the Literature IV. Peaceful Coexistence, Shared Premises and Political Virtues V. Models of the Religion-State Relationship VI. Structure of the Book PART II LEGAL FRAMEWORKS 1. Australia I. Introduction II. The Australian Constitution III. Commonwealth Legislation IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in Australia V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in Australian Law 2. United States I. Introduction II. The First Amendment of the US Constitution III. Federal Legislation IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in the US V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in US Law 3. England I. Introduction II. European Convention of Human Rights III. UK Legislation IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in England V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in English Law PART III THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS 4. Australia: Pragmatic Pluralism or Mild Establishment? I. Introduction II. Australia as Pragmatically Pluralist III. Evaluation of Australia’s Pragmatic Pluralism IV. Proposing an Alternative: Mild Establishment? V. Implications for Australia’s Legal Framework VI. Conclusion 5. United States: Secularism or Pluralism? I. Introduction II. United States as Secular Separationist III. Evaluation of Secular Separationism in the US IV. Proposing an Alternative: Pluralism V. Implications for the United States Legal Framework VI. Conclusion 6. England: Substantive Establishment? I. Introduction II. Elements of English Establishment III. Nature of English Establishment: Substantive (Theological) or Formal (Secular)? IV. Peaceful Coexistence and an Evaluation of English Establishment V. Implications for the English Legal Framework VI. Conclusion PART IV A PRINCIPLED FRAMEWORK 7. Reconciling Religious Freedom and Equality in a Principled Framework I. Introduction II. Reconciling Religious Freedom and Equality III. Recommendations

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Alex Deagon is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

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