Can a judge display the Ten Commandments outside of the courthouse? Can a town set up a nativity scene on the village green during Christmas? Should U.S. currency bear the "In God We Trust" motto? Should public school students be allowed to form bible study groups? Controversies about the separation of church and state; the proper use of religious imagery in public space; and the role of religious beliefs in public education are constantly debated. This work offers insights into contemporary controversies regarding the uneasy intersections of religion and politics in America.Organized alphabetically; the entries place each topic in its proper historical context to help readers fully grasp how religious beliefs have always existed side by side--and often clashed with--political ideals in the United States from the time of the colonies. The information is presented in an unbiased manner that favors no particular religious background or political inclination. This work shows that politics and religion have always had an impact on one another and have done so in many ways that will likely surprise modern students.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Gives the insight on the Civil Rights Division of the ...By Michael B. GookinGives the insight on the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department and the Socialist/Communist who are running it. The only violence in the book is the abuse of the Civil Rights Division against the American Public.11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. InjusticeBy Nancy W. MullerI only hope that all administrations which follow that of BarakObama will read and heed the revelations and admonitionsin this book. Great injustice has been perpetrated by the Obama-Holder Justice Department; which has sought to apply civil rights laws only to minorities; at the expense of whites. The DOJ has anabject disregard for equal rights and equal application of thelaw to all people; regardless of race. Revelations in this bookpertaining to voting rights violations are eye popping. The firstact of the next administration should be to clean out the DOJ.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. How times have changedBy QuietOldTexanA candid look inside the Injustice Department?
