Shapers of the Great Debate on the Freedom of Religion
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Shapers of the Great Debate on the Freedom of Religion

A Biographical Dictionary

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Shapers of the Great Debate on the Freedom of Religion

A Biographical Dictionary

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The First Amendment is categorical and concise on religion and the state: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Nevertheless, these few words have caused much confusion and controversy for successive generations. The debate over religious freedom has often come to the forefront during American history. Since colonial times, Americans have debated how to interpret and apply the First Amendment. Through biographical histories of individuals involved in the freedom of religion debates, readers will discover how individuals' thoughts, beliefs, and actions affected how the religion clauses are viewed today and throughout American history. Topics such as prayer in schools, religious symbols, exemption from military duty, and the pledge of allegience are addressed. Individuals such as Anne Hutchinson, Jerry Falwell, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Joseph Franklin Rutherford, and Roger Williams are included. An introductory essay, an appendix of shorter entries on additional figures, and a bibliography are also included.

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Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2005
ISBN
9780313061790
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
History of Religion

Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. SERIES FOREWORD
  3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  4. INTRODUCTION: RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS IN AMERICA
  5. JOHN COTTON (1584–1652)
  6. ANNE HUTCHINSON (1591–1643)
  7. ROGER WILLIAMS (c. 1603–1683)
  8. PETER STUYVESANT (c. 1610–1672)
  9. WILLIAM PENN (1644–1718)
  10. WILLIAM LIVINGSTON (1723–1790)
  11. ISAAC BACKUS (1724–1806)
  12. THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743–1826)
  13. JAMES MADISON (1751–1836)
  14. LYMAN BEECHER (1775–1863)
  15. JOSEPH STORY (1779–1845)
  16. JOHN HUGHES (1797–1864)
  17. RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803–1882)
  18. JOSEPH SMITH (1805–1844)
  19. ISAAC MAYER WISE (1819–1900)
  20. JOSEPH FRANKLIN RUTHERFORD (1869–1942)
  21. JOHN COLLIER (1884–1968)
  22. EARL WARREN (1891–1974)
  23. JOHN COURTNEY MURRAY (1904–1967)
  24. JERRY FALWELL (1933– )
  25. APPENDIX 1: BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES
  26. APPENDIX 2: KEY SUPREME COURT CASES
  27. INDEX