Two Seminal Documents Consistently Cited by the Supreme Court Justices. Memorial and Remonstrance / James Madison. Act Establishing Religious Freedom / Thomas Jefferson -- Justices -- Dates of Service and Selected Votes -- I. Establishment Clause. A. Religious Schools. B. Public Schools. C. Other Establishment Cases -- II. Free Exercise Clause. Abstract "It has been sixty years since the Sup…
Rejecting the views of both left and right, Mr. Levy evaluates the doctrine of "original intent" by examining the sources of constitutional law and landmark cases. "Merciless and brilliant. In fascinating detail ... Mr. Levy demonstrates that there can be no such animal [as original intent]."--Anthony Lewis, New York Times Book Review.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Hermeneutics -- Part II. Religious pluralism -- Part III. Christian living in a pluralistic culture -- Part IV. Pluralism within the camp. Abstract After an initial survey of pluralism, The Gagging of God divides into four parts: Part 1 looks at the history behind modern pluralism, especially the revolution in hermeneutics, literary theory, and epistemology; part 2 addresses religio…
Includes bibliographical references and index.