Author: John Stradbroke Gregory
Publisher: North Melbourne, Vic. : Cassell Australia
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Church and State: Changing Government Policies Towards Religion in Australia
Author: John Stradbroke Gregory
Publisher: North Melbourne, Vic. : Cassell Australia
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher: North Melbourne, Vic. : Cassell Australia
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Religious Freedom in the Liberal State
Author: Rex Ahdar
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199606471
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Rex Ahdar and Ian Leigh present a critique of how religious freedom should be understood in liberal legal systems, based on historical and contemporary controversies.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199606471
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Rex Ahdar and Ian Leigh present a critique of how religious freedom should be understood in liberal legal systems, based on historical and contemporary controversies.
A Secular Age
Author: Charles Taylor
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674986911
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 889
Book Description
The place of religion in society has changed profoundly in the last few centuries, particularly in the West. In what will be a defining book for our time, Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean, and what, precisely, happens when a society becomes one in which faith is only one human possibility among others.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674986911
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 889
Book Description
The place of religion in society has changed profoundly in the last few centuries, particularly in the West. In what will be a defining book for our time, Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean, and what, precisely, happens when a society becomes one in which faith is only one human possibility among others.
Religion after Secularization in Australia
Author: Timothy Stanley
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137551380
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Religion's persistent and new visibility in political life has prompted a significant global debate. One of this debate's key features concerns the nature and impact of secularization. This collection of essays draws together leading sociologists, historians, philosophers of religion, and political theorists in order to provide a broad and up-to-date account of religion after secularization. Contributors explore the meaning and conceptual legacies of religion, as well as the unique features of the Australian case such as religion as it relates to law, education, gender, media, and radical political movements. Intervening in the current debate, this book provides summative accounts of the historical, cultural, and legal interactions that have informed Australia’s relationship to religion and secularization. Contributors critically analyze and engage with secular political theory concerning the public sphere, while also dissecting deliberative politics and democratic practices. This book propels the debate over religion’s place in public life in new directions and promotes urgently needed public understanding.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137551380
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Religion's persistent and new visibility in political life has prompted a significant global debate. One of this debate's key features concerns the nature and impact of secularization. This collection of essays draws together leading sociologists, historians, philosophers of religion, and political theorists in order to provide a broad and up-to-date account of religion after secularization. Contributors explore the meaning and conceptual legacies of religion, as well as the unique features of the Australian case such as religion as it relates to law, education, gender, media, and radical political movements. Intervening in the current debate, this book provides summative accounts of the historical, cultural, and legal interactions that have informed Australia’s relationship to religion and secularization. Contributors critically analyze and engage with secular political theory concerning the public sphere, while also dissecting deliberative politics and democratic practices. This book propels the debate over religion’s place in public life in new directions and promotes urgently needed public understanding.
State Neutrality
Author: Kerry O'Halloran
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108481590
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
O'Halloran provides a comparative evaluation of contemporary law as it relates to religion in six developed nations.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108481590
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
O'Halloran provides a comparative evaluation of contemporary law as it relates to religion in six developed nations.
Reason, Religion and the Australian Polity
Author: Stephen Chavura
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429883471
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
How did the concept of the secular state emerge and evolve in Australia and how has it impacted on its institutions? This is the most comprehensive study to date on the relationship between religion and the state in Australian history, focusing on the meaning of political secularity in a society that was from the beginning marked by a high degree of religious plurality. This book tracks the rise and fall of the established Church of England, the transition to plural establishments, the struggle for a public Christian-secular education system, and the eventual separation of church and state throughout the colonies. The study is unique in that it does not restrict its concern with religion to the churches but also examines how religious concepts and ideals infused apparently secular political and social thought and movements making the case that much Australian thought and institution building has had a sacral-secular quality. Social welfare reform, nationalism, and emerging conceptions of citizenship and civilization were heavily influenced by religious ideals, rendering problematic traditional linear narratives of secularisation as the decline of religion. Finally the book considers present day pluralist Australia and new understandings of state secularity in light of massive social changes over recent generations.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429883471
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
How did the concept of the secular state emerge and evolve in Australia and how has it impacted on its institutions? This is the most comprehensive study to date on the relationship between religion and the state in Australian history, focusing on the meaning of political secularity in a society that was from the beginning marked by a high degree of religious plurality. This book tracks the rise and fall of the established Church of England, the transition to plural establishments, the struggle for a public Christian-secular education system, and the eventual separation of church and state throughout the colonies. The study is unique in that it does not restrict its concern with religion to the churches but also examines how religious concepts and ideals infused apparently secular political and social thought and movements making the case that much Australian thought and institution building has had a sacral-secular quality. Social welfare reform, nationalism, and emerging conceptions of citizenship and civilization were heavily influenced by religious ideals, rendering problematic traditional linear narratives of secularisation as the decline of religion. Finally the book considers present day pluralist Australia and new understandings of state secularity in light of massive social changes over recent generations.
Federal Constitutional Law
Author: Melissa Castan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780455217963
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Covers the essential topics in federal constitutional law. The law is analysed in an accessible and thorough manner so as to appeal to scholars, students and practitioners requiring a clear analysis of Federal Constitutional Law. Commentary on current effects and the future directions of the law enliven the text.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780455217963
Category : Constitutional law
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Covers the essential topics in federal constitutional law. The law is analysed in an accessible and thorough manner so as to appeal to scholars, students and practitioners requiring a clear analysis of Federal Constitutional Law. Commentary on current effects and the future directions of the law enliven the text.
Church and State
Author: Thomas R. Frame
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868409160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Few Australians realise that the Constitution does not formally separate Church and State. Tom Frame argues that some contact between organised religion and government is both inevitable and, in some circumstances, highly desirable. But there are continuing and unnecessary tensions, for which Christians are largely responsible. This book explores the nature of the tensions, and how to deal with them.
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868409160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Few Australians realise that the Constitution does not formally separate Church and State. Tom Frame argues that some contact between organised religion and government is both inevitable and, in some circumstances, highly desirable. But there are continuing and unnecessary tensions, for which Christians are largely responsible. This book explores the nature of the tensions, and how to deal with them.
God Under Howard
Author: Marion Maddox
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741156379
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The first sustained examination of the impact of religion on contemporary Australian politics reveals the growing influence of the religious right on John Howard and his government. 'God is working for the Liberal Party and this fine, disturbing book arrives just in time to tell us how. An eye-opening exploration of the real politics of Australia.' - David Marr '. a convincing and disturbing picture of the capacity of John Howard, and some of his friends, to co-opt God for their own political agenda.' - Dorothy McRae-McMahon '[spells] out the complicated place of religion in Australian politics today' - Professor John Hewson In the 2004 federal election campaign religion seemed to spring out of nowhere to take centre stage. In fact it was just the latest act in a drama that has been quietly developing for over a decade in Australian politics. Assiduously cultivated by John Howard, an extreme form of conservative Christianity now has real influence on our politicians and their policies. How has American-style evangelicalism become so prominent in secular Australia? Why are abortion, creationism and family values now on the political agenda? Why is religion no longer a private matter for public figures? In God Under Howard Marion Maddox explains how John Howard has harnessed the conservative social agenda and market-based ideology of American fundamentalists in order to stay in power. As a result, she argues that Australia's democratic, egalitarian culture is now under serious assault.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741156379
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The first sustained examination of the impact of religion on contemporary Australian politics reveals the growing influence of the religious right on John Howard and his government. 'God is working for the Liberal Party and this fine, disturbing book arrives just in time to tell us how. An eye-opening exploration of the real politics of Australia.' - David Marr '. a convincing and disturbing picture of the capacity of John Howard, and some of his friends, to co-opt God for their own political agenda.' - Dorothy McRae-McMahon '[spells] out the complicated place of religion in Australian politics today' - Professor John Hewson In the 2004 federal election campaign religion seemed to spring out of nowhere to take centre stage. In fact it was just the latest act in a drama that has been quietly developing for over a decade in Australian politics. Assiduously cultivated by John Howard, an extreme form of conservative Christianity now has real influence on our politicians and their policies. How has American-style evangelicalism become so prominent in secular Australia? Why are abortion, creationism and family values now on the political agenda? Why is religion no longer a private matter for public figures? In God Under Howard Marion Maddox explains how John Howard has harnessed the conservative social agenda and market-based ideology of American fundamentalists in order to stay in power. As a result, she argues that Australia's democratic, egalitarian culture is now under serious assault.
China
Author: Human Rights Watch/Asia
Publisher: Human Rights Watch
ISBN: 9781564322241
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
- Suppression of cults
Publisher: Human Rights Watch
ISBN: 9781564322241
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
- Suppression of cults