A Principled Framework for the Autonomy of Religious Communities

Reconciling Freedom and Discrimination
Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-1-5099-5067-6
Verlag: Hart Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 232 mm, Gewicht: 380 g

This book engages in a theological critique of the legal frameworks and theoretical approaches of Australia, the US and England to create a peaceful coexistence of difference which supports both religious freedom and equality.

It develops a new framework for reconciling religious freedom and discrimination in Western liberal democracies and presents a unique approach to practically supporting both religious freedom and equality as fundamentally important objectives which promote more compassionate and cohesive communities.

The book applies the idea of peaceful coexistence of difference by assuming the dignity and goodwill of different people and perspectives, and proceeds upon shared virtues such as love which are affirmed by all.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Deagon, Alex

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsvergleichung
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Staats- und Verfassungsrecht Staat und Kirche, Religions- und Kirchenrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM VERSUS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION?
Introduction

I. The Purpose of this Book: Reconciling Freedom and Discrimination

II. Religious Freedom and Equality: A Tense Relationship

III. Shortcomings in the Literature

IV. Peaceful Coexistence, Shared Premises and Political Virtues

V. Models of the Religion-State Relationship

VI. Structure of the Book

PART II
LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
1. Australia

I. Introduction

II. The Australian Constitution

III. Commonwealth Legislation

IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in Australia

V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues

VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in Australian Law

2. United States

I. Introduction

II. The First Amendment of the US Constitution

III. Federal Legislation

IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in the US

V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues

VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in US Law

3. England

I. Introduction

II. European Convention of Human Rights

III. UK Legislation

IV. Summary: The Legal Infrastructure for the Autonomy of Religious Communities in England

V. Evaluation of the Law: Peaceful Coexistence and the Theological Virtues

VI. Conclusion: The Autonomy of Religious Communities in English Law

PART III
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS
4. Australia: Pragmatic Pluralism or Mild Establishment?

I. Introduction

II. Australia as Pragmatically Pluralist

III. Evaluation of Australia's Pragmatic Pluralism

IV. Proposing an Alternative: Mild Establishment?

V. Implications for Australia's Legal Framework

VI. Conclusion

5. United States: Secularism or Pluralism?

I. Introduction

II. United States as Secular Separationist

III. Evaluation of Secular Separationism in the US

IV. Proposing an Alternative: Pluralism

V. Implications for the United States Legal Framework

VI. Conclusion

6. England: Substantive Establishment?
I. Introduction

II. Elements of English Establishment

III. Nature of English Establishment: Substantive (Theological) or Formal (Secular)?

IV. Peaceful Coexistence and an Evaluation of English Establishment

V. Implications for the English Legal Framework

VI. Conclusion

PART IV
A PRINCIPLED FRAMEWORK
7. Reconciling Religious Freedom and Equality in a Principled Framework

I. Introduction

II. Reconciling Religious Freedom and Equality

III. Recommendations

Über Autor(innen)

Deagon, Alex
Alex Deagon is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.