Religion in the Public Sphere: A Comparative Analysis of German, Israeli, American and International Law

How closely connected should church and state be? May a state endorse the role and meaning of religion at all? Can it treat distinct religious groups differently? This book addresses these questions and more through a portrayal and comparison of the legal systems of Germany, Israel, France, and the United States. This thought-provoking book brings the often opposing demands of religious and secular freedoms into clear focus.

• Author: Winfried Brugger, Michael Karayanni
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
• Published: 2007-08-10
• Pages: 476