ISBN:
0195388763
,
9780195388763
Language:
English
Pages:
VIII, 356 S.
,
24 cm
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Beneke, Chris The Myth of American Religious Freedom 2011
DDC:
261.7/20973
Keywords:
Freedom of religion History
;
Christian ethics History
;
United States Church history
;
Freedom of religion
;
United States
;
History
;
Church and state
;
United States
;
History
;
USA
;
Religionsfreiheit
Abstract:
Introduction : The myth of American religious freedom -- Contested liberties -- A godless establishment? -- The moral establishment -- The moral purpose of slavery and abolition -- Moral reproduction and the family -- Morals, citizenship, and segregation -- Women's rights, woman's individuality, and the Bible -- Religion, morals, and law -- A conflict of authorities -- Liberal and conservative moral visions -- The liberal moment -- A moral majority? -- Conclusion : Moral maximalism and religious control
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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