The relationship between church and state was contentious long before the framers of the Constitution undertook the bold experiment of separating the two, sparking a debate that would rage for centuries: What is the role of religion in governmentaeand vice versa?Religion and the Law in America explores the many facets of this question, from prayer in public schools to the addition of the phrase AEunder Godo to the Pledge of Allegiance, from government investigation of religious fringe groups to federal grants for faith ...
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The relationship between church and state was contentious long before the framers of the Constitution undertook the bold experiment of separating the two, sparking a debate that would rage for centuries: What is the role of religion in governmentaeand vice versa?Religion and the Law in America explores the many facets of this question, from prayer in public schools to the addition of the phrase AEunder Godo to the Pledge of Allegiance, from government investigation of religious fringe groups to federal grants for faith-based providers of social services. In more than 250 AEZ entries, along with a series of broad, thematic essays, it examines the groups, laws, and court cases that have framed this ongoing debate. Through its careful, balanced exploration of the interaction between government and religion throughout the history of the United States, the work provides all Americansaestudents, scholars, and lay readers alikeaewith a deep understanding of one of the central, enduring issues in our history."
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