God vs. the gavel : religion and the rule of law /

Hamilton, Marci.

God vs. the gavel : religion and the rule of law / God versus the gavel Marci A. Hamilton ; foreword by Edward R. Becker. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xii, 414 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-397) and index.

Why the law must govern religious entities -- Problem -- Children -- Marriage -- Religious land use and residential neighborhoods -- Schools -- Prisons and the military -- Discrimination -- History and doctrine behind the rule that subjects religious entities to duly enacted laws -- Boerne v. Flares : the case that fully restored the rule of law for religious entities -- Decline of the special treatment of religious entities and the rise of the no-harm rule -- Path to the public good. pt. 1. pt. 2.

0521853044 (hardback)

9780521853040

2005003344

GBA523186 bnb

013135839 Uk


Clergy--Malpractice--United States.
Corporations, Religious--Law and legislation--Criminal provisions.--United States
Rule of law--United States.
Tort liability of religious corporations--United States.

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