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Religion on trial, a handbook with cases, laws, and documents, James John Jurinski

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-310) and index

index present

non fiction

Religion on trial

legal cases and notesbibliography

53098998

James John Jurinski

On trial series

a handbook with cases, laws, and documents

From colonial times to the present, an insightful examination of how courts have determined the extent to which religion is accommodated in American public life

First Amendment; Wall of separation; Areas of legal conflict; U.S. legal system -- Historical background -- Christian church in Europe; Reformation; Colonial experience; Constitution; Nineteenth century; Post-Civil War amendments to the U.S. Constitution; Twentieth century; Social issues; Medical issues; Religion in public schools; Teaching evolution; Equal access; Aid to parochial and religious schools; Entanglements; Conclusion -- Cases: Minersville School District v. Gobitis; Antievolution statute cases; Lynch v. Donnelly; Engel v. Vitale (The "Regents School Prayer Case"); Application of the President and Directors of Georgetown College; Employment Division v. Smith -- Legacy and impact: Pledge cases -- Sntievolution statute cases; Lynch v. Donnelly; Schools and religion; Application of the President and Directors of Georgetown college; Norwood Hospital v. Munoz; Employment Division v. Smith -- Documents: Court cases; Historical documents; Proposed constitutional amendments -- Key people, laws, and concepts -- Chronology -- Table of cases -- Appendix: Supreme Court Justices since 1900