Church, State, and the Dilemma of Conscience

Claims of conscience can be resolved without disregarding the religion clauses in the First Amendment. Opposing views deserve protection under the religion clauses because the government cannot force a person to hold a belief or disbelief in a religion. While religion apparently has taken on a lesse...

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Published in:A journal of church and state 1995-07, Vol.37 (3), p.555-571
Main Authors: Hammond, Phillip E., Mazur, Eric M.
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Abortion
Christianity
Church & state
Church and state
Churches
Conflict resolution
Conscience
Ethics
First Amendment
Freedom of religion
Government
Incest
Judaism
Law
Laws, regulations and rules
Public affairs
Religion
Religion and politics
Religious beliefs
Religious freedom
Religious laws
Social aspects
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subjects Abortion
Christianity
Church & state
Church and state
Churches
Conflict resolution
Conscience
Ethics
First Amendment
Freedom of religion
Government
Incest
Judaism
Law
Laws, regulations and rules
Public affairs
Religion
Religion and politics
Religious beliefs
Religious freedom
Religious laws
Social aspects
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