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OverviewThis book demonstrates that the United States, whether we like it or not, is a theolegal nation - a democracy that simultaneously guarantees citizens the right to free expression of belief while preventing the establishment of a state religion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: N. Walker , E. Greenlee , E. GreenleePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2011 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781349298037ISBN 10: 1349298034 Pages: 263 Publication Date: 07 December 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword; T.Blair Introduction to the Theolegal Theory; N.C.Walker PART I: A THEOLEGAL NATION Editorial Preface to Unit I Theolegal Discourse; K.Greenawalt Religious Fairness; M.Nussbaum Religious Secularism; P.M.Cooey PART II: THEOLEGAL OFFICIALS Editorial Preface to Unit II The Religious Right; A.Dershowitz Religious Judges; E.J.Greenlee Religious Presidents; M.J.Rozell Presidential Abortion Rhetoric; T.G.Jelen & B.Morris PART III: THEOLEGAL DEMOCRACY Editorial Preface to Unit III Stem Cell Research; R.P.George Evolution v. Creation; M.Zimmerman Marriage Equality; S.Sobel & E.J.Greenlee Theolegal Marriage; C.Carlson PART IV: THEODIPLOMACY Editorial Preface to Unit IV Theotorture of Guantánamo; D.L.McColgin Theolegal Nuclear Weapons Policy; D.B.Shaw Theology of Human Rights; W.F.Schulz Religious Freedom; J.K.Grieboski Conclusion; E .J.Greenlee & N.C.WalkerReviewsThis book is a provocative and pioneering effort to rethink the complex relation of religion and the state in the American past and present. Don't miss it! - Cornel West, Princeton University Whose God Rules? offers an illuminating new frame to revitalize the stale debate over church-state separation. Bringing a thoughtful and diverse group of experts to the table, Walker and Greenlee present a feast for the intellect that challenges us all to become better citizens. - Forrest Church, author of So Help Me God: the Founding Fathers and The First Great Battle over Church and State This erudite book offers a rare and unusual combination; it includes a broad range of topics treated in depth by a diverse group of contributors who write about a distinctive and controversial concept, namely theolegal democracy. It is sure to provoke an interesting and renewed debate about the relationship of religion and politics. - Leslie Griffin, University of Houston Law Center and author of Law and Religion: Cases and Materials This book is a provocative and pioneering effort to rethink the complex relation of religion and the state in the American past and present. Don't miss it! - Cornel West, Princeton University Whose God Rules? offers an illuminating new frame to revitalize the stale debate over church-state separation. Bringing a thoughtful and diverse group of experts to the table, Walker and Greenlee present a feast for the intellect that challenges us all to become better citizens. - Forrest Church, author of So Help Me God: the Founding Fathers and The First Great Battle over Church and State This erudite book offers a rare and unusual combination; it includes a broad range of topics treated in depth by a diverse group of contributors who write about a distinctive and controversial concept, namely theolegal democracy. It is sure to provoke an interesting and renewed debate about the relationship of religion and politics. - Leslie Griffin, University of Houston Law Center and author of Law and Religion: Cases and Materials Author InformationREVEREND NATHAN C. WALKER Executive Director of First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, USA. EDWIN J. GREENLEE Associate Director for Public Services in the Biddle Law Library at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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