Freedom of Religion and the Secular State by Blackford, Russell -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Blackwell Public Philosophy Title page Copyright page Dedication 1 Motivation and Overview

Introduction Liberal Democracies What is Religion, Anyway? Religion in the Courts: The Scientology Case Religion and its Conflicts The Plan Conclusion

2 A Short History of Religious Intolerance

Introduction Pagans and Monotheists, Tolerance and Persecution The Record of Christianity Reformation and Wars of Religion Conclusion

3 Hobbes, Locke, and their Legacy: Models of the Modern State

Introduction The Hobbesian Analysis Locke’s Alternative Arguments for the Lockean Model Implications Legacy Conclusion

4 Religious Impositions and Endorsements

Introduction Religious Establishment Religious Endorsement Religious Endorsements in Education Conclusion

5 Religion-Based Morality and the Secular State

Introduction From Secularism to Liberalism Personal Freedom and the Harm Principle Objections Perry’s Arguments Justiciability Humanitarian Catastrophe Conclusion

6 Persecution, Accommodation, and Conscientious Objection

Introduction Laws of General Application Religious Persecutions Religion, the Individual, and the Modern State Accommodation of Religion Barry’s Fork Considering Exemptions Conscientious Objection Services Required by the State Conclusion

7 Private Power, Religious Communities, and the State

Introduction Private Power and the Secular State Anti-Discrimination Law, Religion, and the Workplace Religious Employers and Associations How Free is Free Association? Policy Implications The Marriage Business The Battle of the Burqa Religious Communities and the Angst about Islam Conclusion

8 Religious Freedom and the Interests of Children

Introduction Parental Rights and the Lockean Model Indoctrination and Punishment Health and Medical Issues Education The Evolution Debate Educational Accommodations Conclusion

9 Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech

Introduction The Rationale for Freedom of Speech The Limits of Freedom of Speech Proselytism Blasphemy Blasphemy and Islam Racism and Islamophobia The Limits Reconsidered Conclusion

10 Back to Locke: Concluding Remarks Index