Securing religious liberty
Jesse H. Choper
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Securing religious liberty
Published
1995
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
198
ISBN-10
0226104451
Description
Although the Constitution states that there shall be no laws that either establish or prohibit religion, the application of the Religion Clauses throughout United States history has been fraught with conflict and ambiguity. In this book, a leading constitutional scholar proposes a set of guidelines meant to provide for the consistent application of the First Amendment's Religion Clauses. Choper's guidelines are designed to provide maximum protection for religious freedom without granting anyone an advantage, inflicting a disadvantage, or causing an unfair burden. Though not calling for the wholesale overturning of judicial precedents or established social practices, the standards he proposes would result in significant - and controversial - modifications to existing doctrines and customs. Choper argues, for instance, that though vocal prayer and Bible reading in public schools should continue to be prohibited, we can and should allow for silent prayer and objective courses in creation science. His standards would also, among other things, eliminate the tax exemption on property used exclusively for religious purposes while allowing parochial schools to receive public funds for the nonreligious component of their education.
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How many pages are in Securing religious liberty?
This edition of Securing religious liberty has approximately 198 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Securing religious liberty?
For most readers, Securing religious liberty typically takes between 4h 8m and 2h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Securing religious liberty is approximately 49,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Securing religious liberty?
Securing religious liberty was written by Jesse H. Choper.
When was Securing religious liberty published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.