Great Quotations on Religious Freedom [Paperback]

Albert J. Menendez (Editor), Edd Doerr (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002

This outstanding collection of memorable quotations on religious freedom - the most comprehensive ever assembled - covers many centuries of thought and a wide array of sources. On every page, the reader will discover a wealth of thoughtful, wise, and impassioned statements by all manner of men and women on a subject that has moved the consciences of generations from the distant past to the present. Included are early church fathers, Enlightenment philosophers, popes, anticlerical European statesmen, journalists, famous writers, judges, twenty-six presidents of the United States, and many others. A special feature of this compilation is the inclusion of quotes from major judicial decisions, from 1872 to the present, that bear on religious liberty. Above all, these quotations show that an enormously wide spectrum of men and women of diverse religious, social, and political views have championed the principle of religious freedom. Covering an extraordinary array of topics - from abortion rights, charitable choice, and creationism to pluralism, religious persecution, and school prayer - teachers, scholars, clergy, legislators, writers, public speakers, and anyone with an interest in these and other vital issues will benefit from the powerful words in this volume.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a thorough collection...useful as a reference for rabbis, teachers, and students...Recommended for synagogue or university libraries." -- Association of Jewish Libraries newsletter

"...valuable resource for public discussion of the many basic principles of religious liberty. Recommended..." -- Choice, January 2003

"...well-organized...a resource many of us will find ourselves using again and again." -- Free Inquiry

"A fine gathering of insights." -- The Bookwatch

"No other book gathers so much in one place, making it invaluable to people who debate and discuss these issues." -- About.com

"Teachers, scholars, clergy, legislators and writers will find the uses for [this book] innumerable." -- Baptist Joint Committee

From the Publisher

"These 'Great Quotations' are crucial to an historic and continuing understanding of the church-state threats to religious and political freedom. They form a comprehensive philosophy of political and religious wisdom, and therefore are an enduring guide for the solution of church-state problems." -- JOHN M. SWOMLEY, Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Prometheus Books (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573929417
• ISBN-13: 978-1573929417
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,240,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine gathering of insights, June 5, 2002

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This review is from: Great Quotations on Religious Freedom (Paperback)

This collection of memorable quotes on religious freedoms covers centuries of thought and a range of sources, revealing a wealth of statements by men and women from philosophers and religious leaders to presidents and statesmen. These quotes cover some of the basic dilemmas of church and state, from civil religion and school prayer to blue laws and abortion rights. A fine gathering of insights.