Table of Contents
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 11
Introduction 14
Chapter 1 Why is Religious Liberty Important and Controversial?
Chapter Preface 18
1 Religious Liberty is Essential to Ensure a Free Society Jenniger A. Marshall 20
2 The "Religious Liberty" Bullies and Their Fight Against LGBT Equality Jay Michaelson 28
3 In Defense of Religious Liberty Ken Blackwell 34
4 The United States Was Founded on Religious Liberty Charles J. Chaput 38
5 Religious Liberty Prometes World Peace and Equity Silvano M. Tomasi 44
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 54
Chapter 2 What Does the US Constitution Say About Religious Liberty?
Chapter Preface 56
1 The US Constitution Provides Clear Protections for Religious Liberty Melissa Moschella 58
2 The US Constitution Does Not Guarantee Religious Liberty Monte Kuligowski 65
3 The US Constitution Guarantees Freedom from Religion Tony Houston 71
4 Interpreting the First Amendment's Commentary on Religious Liberty is Inherently Complex John Coleman 77
5 Restricting Religious Expression in Schools is Constitutional Anti-Defamation League 86
6 Restricting Religious Expression in Schools is Unconstitutional Alliance Defending Freedom 94
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 102
Chapter 3 Is Religious Liberty Under Threat?
Chapter Preface 104
1 Legally Mandated Birth Control Coverage Violates Employers' Religious Liberty Alan Sears 106
2 Legally Mandated Birth Control Coverage Does Not Violate Employers' Religious Liberty Barry W. Lynn 111
3 American Muslims' Religious Liberty is Threatened by Surveillance Conor Friedersdorf 116
4 Legalizing Abortion Endangers Religious Liberty Mark Pattison 127
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 132
Chapter 4 What is the Impact of Politics on Religious Liberty?
Chapter Preface 134
1 Liberal and Progressive Politics Protect Religious Liberty and Democracy Marta Cook John Halpin 135
2 Religious Liberty Damages Religion Benjamin Wiker 141
3 Conservative Politics Protect Religious Liberty David Limbaugh 152
4 Conservatives' Use of Religious Liberty as a Political Issue Threatens Democracy Jay Michaelson 157
5 Religion and Politics Must Remain Separate to Preserve Religious Liberty Sara Hutchinson 166
6 Separation of Religion and Politics Endangers Religious Liberty David Green 173
Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 177
For Further Discussion 178
Organizations to Contact 180
Bibliography of Books 184
Index 187
