Law as Religion, Religion as Law

Law as Religion, Religion as Law
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781108787987
ISBN-13 : 1108787983
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Synopsis Law as Religion, Religion as Law by : David C. Flatto

The conventional approach to law and religion assumes that these are competing domains, which raises questions about the freedom of, and from, religion; alternate commitments of religion and human rights; and respective jurisdictions of civil and religious courts. This volume moves beyond this competitive paradigm to consider law and religion as overlapping and interrelated frameworks that structure the social order, arguing that law and religion share similar properties and have a symbiotic relationship. Moreover, many legal systems exhibit religious characteristics, informing their notions of authority, precedent, rituals and canonical texts, and most religions invoke legal concepts or terminology. The contributors address this blurring of law and religion in the contexts of political theology, secularism, church-state conflicts, and the foundational idea of divine law. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Law, Religion, and Health in the United States

Law, Religion, and Health in the United States
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 451
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ISBN-10 : 9781107164888
ISBN-13 : 1107164885
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Law, Religion, and Health in the United States by : Holly Fernandez Lynch

This book explores the critical role of law in protecting - and protecting against - religious beliefs in American health care.

Religion and Law in Finland

Religion and Law in Finland
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Publisher : Kluwer Law International
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9403535024
ISBN-13 : 9789403535029
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Religion and Law in Finland by : Matti Kotiranta

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this convenient resource provides systematic information on how Finland deals with the role religion plays or can play in society, the legal status of religious communities and institutions, and the legal interaction among religion, culture, education, and media. After a general introduction describing the social and historical background, the book goes on to explain the legal framework in which religion is approached. Coverage proceeds from the principle of religious freedom through the rights and contractual obligations of religious communities; international, transnational, and regional law effects; and the legal parameters affecting the influence of religion in politics and public life. Also covered are legal positions on religion in such specific fields as church financing, labour and employment, and matrimonial and family law. A clear and comprehensive overview of relevant legislation and legal doctrine make the book an invaluable reference source and very useful guide. Succinct and practical, this book will prove to be of great value to practitioners in the myriad instances where a law-related religious interest arises in Finland. Academics and researchers will appreciate its value as a thorough but concise treatment of the legal aspects of diversity and multiculturalism in which religion plays such an important part.

Religion, Liberty and the Jurisdictional Limits of Law

Religion, Liberty and the Jurisdictional Limits of Law
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Total Pages : 430
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ISBN-10 : 0433495626
ISBN-13 : 9780433495628
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Religion, Liberty and the Jurisdictional Limits of Law by : Iain T. Benson

In recent years, law and religion scholarship in Canada has grown significantly. This distinctive collection of 18 papers addresses, from a variety of angles, the jurisdiction and the limits of law ¿ an important but often overlooked aspect of settling the boundaries of church and state, religion and law. The volume draws the insights of 19 authoritative contributors of diverse background and examines changes in the role and meaning of religion in society, the dimensions of law and religion and finally, the conflicts between freedom of religion and other freedoms as looked upon as fundamental rights of a liberal society.

Law and Religion

Law and Religion
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9781139501187
ISBN-13 : 1139501186
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Law and Religion by : Russell Sandberg

The worlds of law and religion increasingly collide in Parliament and the courtroom. Religious courts, the wearing of religious symbols and faith schools have given rise to increased legislation and litigation. This is the first student textbook to set out the fundamental principles and issues of law and religion in England and Wales. Offering a succinct exposition and critical analysis of the field, it explores how English law regulates the practice of religion. The textbook surveys law and religion from various perspectives, such as human rights and discrimination law, as well as considering the legal status of both religion and religious groups. Controversial and provocative questions are explored, promoting full engagement with the key debates. The book's explanatory approach and detailed references ensure understanding and encourage independent study. Students can track key developments on the book's updating website. This innovative text is essential reading for all students in the field.

Religion, Law, USA

Religion, Law, USA
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 9781479812882
ISBN-13 : 1479812889
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Religion, Law, USA by : Isaac Weiner

Offers insight into the complex relationship between religion and law in contemporary America Why religion? Why law? Why now? In recent years, the United States has witnessed a number of high-profile court cases involving religion, forcing Americans to grapple with questions regarding the relationship between religion and law. This volume maps the contemporary interplay of religion and law within the study of American religions. What rights are protected by the Constitution’s free exercise clause? What are the boundaries of religion, and what is the constitutional basis for protecting some religious beliefs but not others? What characterizes a religious-studies approach to religion and law today? What is gained by approaching law from the vantage point of religious studies, and what does attention to the law offer back to scholars of religion? Religion, Law, USA considers all these questions and more. Each chapter considers a specific keyword in the study of religion and law, such as “conscience,” “establishment,” “secularity,” and “personhood.” Contributors consider specific case studies related to each term, and then expand their analyses to discuss broader implications for the practice and study of American religion. Incorporating pieces from leading voices in the field, this book is an indispensable addition to the scholarship on religion and law in America.

The Interaction of Law and Religion

The Interaction of Law and Religion
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Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015001619629
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Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis The Interaction of Law and Religion by : Harold Joseph Berman

Law and Religion

Law and Religion
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Total Pages : 676
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105134503122
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Synopsis Law and Religion by : W. Cole Durham

In Law and Religion: National, International, and Comparative Law Perspectives, every chapter supports a broad and dynamic discussion of familiar issues by placing them in global context. Offering extensive international and comparative law materials, as well as Establishment Clause and Free Exercise cases, international experts Durham and Scharffs bring new vision and scope to the study of Law and Religion.

Faith and Order

Faith and Order
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 432
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ISBN-10 : 0802848524
ISBN-13 : 9780802848529
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Faith and Order by : Harold J. Berman

This book argues that despite the tensions existing in all societies between religious faith and legal order, they inevitably interact. In the course of his discussion Berman traces the history of Western law, exposes the fallacies of law theories that fail to take religion into account, examines key theological, prophetic, and educational themes, and looks at the role of religion in the Soviet and post-Soviet state.

Religion and Law

Religion and Law
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9781351905114
ISBN-13 : 1351905112
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Religion and Law by : Peter W. Edge

Discussion of the way in which law engages with religious difference often takes place within the context of a single jurisdiction. Religion and Law: An Introduction, presents a comprehensive text for students, drawing on examples from across key Anglophone jurisdictions - the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, as well as international law, to explore a broad range of issues. Aimed at a non-legal readership, this book introduces the use of legal sources and focuses on factual situations as much as legal doctrine. Key issues arising from interaction of the religious individual and the State are discussed, as well as the religious organisation or community and the State. The interaction is explored through case studies of areas as diverse as the legal regulation of religious drug use, sacred spaces and sacred places, and claims of clergy misconduct. Taking a broad, non-jurisdictional approach to the key issues, in particular providing insights differing from the dominant US experiences and paradigms, this student-friendly textbook includes a clearly structured bibliography and clear guidance on how to approach relevant legal materials.