These Liberties We Hold Sacred: Essays on Faith and Citizenship in the 21st Century Contributor(s): Anderson, Carl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757005047 ISBN-13: 9780757005046 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Leadership |
Dewey: 261.72 |
LCCN: 2020938680 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.3" W x 9" (1.41 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Early in this nation's history, America was populated by many different faith-based communities, each in search of a place to practice its religion. Initially, there was conflict, but by the time our Founding Fathers were ready to establish an independent nation, the idea of religious tolerance had become deeply ingrained in this brave new country's design. So much so that when the United States Constitution was ratified, it contained a document known as The Bill of Rights--ten amendments detailing the rights of this country's citizens. And the very First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . . ." Here lies the foundation of the principle for the separation of state and religion. |