The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion

The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion
ISBN-10
0385474989
ISBN-13
9780385474986
Category
Political Science
Pages
328
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
Anchor
Author
Stephen L. Carter

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In an updated version of his successful book, the author of Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby argues that religion can play a role in the nation's politics, law and culture while maintaining its separation from state. Reprint.

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