“We often ask our citizens to split their public and private selves, telling them in effect that it is fine to be religious in private, but there is something askew when those private beliefs become the basis for public action.”
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The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
This book delves into the ways in which American legal and political systems have influenced and sometimes diminished the significance of religious devotion in society. more
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Stephen L. Carter
Stephen L. Carter is an esteemed American law professor known for his contributions to the fields of law, ethics, and political philosophy. Born on October 26, 1954, Carter graduated from Yale University and earned a J.D. from Harvard University. He has taught at Columbia University Law School and held various academic positions, including Dean. His writings cover a wide range of topics, including law and morality, race relations, and American politics. more
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Source: The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
Source: The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
Source: The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
Source: The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
Source: The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1995
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1995