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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453841503321

Autore

Gaddy C. Welton

Titolo

First freedom first [[electronic resource] ] : a citizen's guide to protecting religious liberty and the separation of church and state / / C. Welton Gaddy,  Barry W. Lynn

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston, : Beacon Press, c2008

ISBN

0-8070-4225-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LynnBarry W

Disciplina

323.44/20973

Soggetti

Freedom of religion - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

A personal perspective : the freedom that makes America, America / Andrew S. Grove -- Introduction / C. Welton Gaddy -- A religious-political perspective / C. Welton Gaddy -- Religious freedom and the success or failure of democracy -- The historical foundation of religious freedom -- What now? : a strategy for strengthening religious liberty -- Strengthening democracy : confronting challenges and seizing opportunities -- Protecting religion : integrity and responsibility -- Decision time : a U-turn or full speed straight ahead -- A legal perspective / Barry W. Lynn -- A brief history of constitutional law on religion -- Current religious freedom issues -- Resources : a call to action -- Frequently asked questions related to our first freedom -- Twenty reasons why you need to protect religious liberty and separation of the institutions of religion and government -- Ten things you can do to protect religious liberty in your community, state, and nation.