Hamilton, Marci.

God vs. the gavel : religion and the rule of law / God versus the gavel Marci A. Hamilton ; foreword by Edward R. Becker. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xii, 414 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The problem -- Children -- Marriage -- Religious land use and residential neighborhoods -- Schools -- The prisons and the military -- Discrimination -- Boerne v. Flares : the case that fully restored the rule of law -- The decline of the special treatment of religious entities and the rise of the no-harm rule -- The path to the public good.

0521853044 (hardcover)

2005003344


Corporations, Religious--Law and legislation--Criminal provisions.--United States
Tort liability of religious corporations--United States.
Clergy--Malpractice--United States.
Rule of law--United States.

KF 9434 / .H36 2005