The Transition of Religion to Culture in Law and Public Discourse

This book explores the recent trend toward the transformation of religious symbols and practices into culture in Western democracies. Analyses of three legal cases involving religion in the public sphere are used to illuminate this trend.

Autorentext

Lori G. Beaman, Ph.D., F.R.S.C., is the Canada Research Chair in Religious Diversity and Social Change, Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa and Principal Investigator of Understanding Nonreligion in a Complex Future. She is the author of numerous books and articles, a regular participant in public discussions about religion and the public sphere and is the principal investigator of the multi-site study Nonreligion in a Complex Future.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction;

Chapter 2: Praying for Good Governance;

Chapter 3: Away in a Manger;

Chapter 4: A Christian Nation and the Land of the Free;

Chapter 5: Conclusion: Balancing Heritage, Culture, Religion, and Inclusion;