Religion Constitution

Is a fight against equality and for privilege a fight for religious supremacy? Andrew L. Seidel, a constitutional attorney and author of the critically acclaimed book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American, dives into the debate on religious liberty, the modern attempt to...

Known to historians as "the First American," Benjamin Franklin is without a doubt the most accessible of America's founding fathers. His writings have inspired millions of Americans, and even now, more than 200 years after his death, his wit and humor still brighten lives all across the world. But what was this great man's view on faith? Was he really a Deist as so many historians have proposed? Was he a humanist like so many of his French friends? Is there any possibility that he could have been a Christian? In this unique volume, Bill Fortenberry has collected everything that Franklin ...

Constitutional scholar Geoffrey R. Stone traces the evolution of legal and moral codes that have attempted to legislate sexual behavior from the ancient world to America's earliest days to today's fractious political climate. Stone crafts a remarkable narrative in which he shows how agitators, moralists, legislators, and especially the justices of the Supreme Court have historically navigated issues as explosive and divisive as abortion, homosexuality, pornography, and contraception.

The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. This is the document which defines the rights and responsibilities of federal government of the United States of America.

This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government.

In this book we explore pre-flood history along with ancient Hebrew history and biblical history that proves our creator truly has granted us inalienable rights which must be guarded. We learn how the founding fathers of the United States based all of their decisions on the gospel of Jesus Christ and biblical principles. We take a close look at the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the other amendments.

The president of Princeton, a constitutional scholar, reveals how colleges are getting free speech on campuses right and how they can do better to nurture civil discourse and foster mutual respect Conversations about higher education teem with accusations that American colleges and universities...

I believe it is the focus on religion that represents one of the major problems of the First Amendment. If you focus only on protecting freedom of religion, you ignore the other areas of expression, especially the opposite of religion which is atheism. Shouldn’t there be a freedom to unbelief? By ignoring the wider concept of freedom of philosophy, you set the stage for a distorted perspective on freedom of speech. This ignores the freedom of people not to believe as well as the freedom of people to create entirely new fields that are influenced by science and the pursuit of new knowledge...

The complete document of the Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights. Listen to The Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights and learn about civil rights and constitutional law.

The first amendment of America’s constitution gives us, among other freedoms, our freedom to practice spiritual faith without interference from the government. Christians are told to be a “light” to a lost world. While we may be part of this world, we are not worldly. While the first amendment forbids the government from involvement in our spirituality, there is nothing that prohibits people of faith from influencing the government. We can participate in civil service, governmental meetings, and voting. How we vote should reflect our beliefs. This book explains the Christian point of ...

In this book, originally published in 1921, Harry Atwood described the twelve keys to American foundational and functional exceptionalism, exploring the reasons behind each ideal; identifying the threats against each and the consequences of forsaking each; and setting forth a prescription for achieving each. His American ideals were the time-tested truths upon which the nation had been built, had prospered, and must stand if it would survive. This new edition reveals for the modern reader the full historical context of the original, illustrating how the issues of the past relate to the ...

From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history.

In collaboration with Liturgy Training Publications, narrator Paul Fleschner gently guides the listener through this essential Catholic text. Sacrosanctum Concilium: The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, now for the first time this landmark document, is available in an English audiobook edition. The Second Vatican Council was undoubtedly one of the most influential events in the life of the Church.

America faces a war of values that will determine its future and likely decide if it will continue as a great nation on the world stage. The Three Cs That Made America Great sounds a needed alarm to Christians and conservatives to answer the call to action and push back against the forces that desire to move America from its heritage and founding principles.

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5-7) contains vital principles for successful, effective christian living. This exposition of Jesus inaugural sermon will aid the Kingdom citizen in applying those key concepts to their everyday life.

La iglesia como Cuerpo de Cristo no es una formación ni una organización, sino una constitución: algo que ha sido constituido con el Cristo de vida como su elemento constitutivo. El Cuerpo de Cristo no sólo ha sido constituido con Cristo como su elemento, sino que también está siendo edificado por la transformación en vida. Esta transformación no es meramente un cambio externo, sino un cambio interno y metabólico, y es un proceso.

O direito constitucional, a base da governação em qualquer sociedade democrática, enfrenta constantemente uma série de novos desafios à medida que as sociedades evoluem e a tecnologia avança. Estes desafios põem à prova a resiliência e a adaptabilidade dos princípios constitucionais, exigindo interpretações inovadoras e, por vezes, até mesmo alterações constitucionais. A era digital esbateu as fronteiras entre as esferas pública e privada, colocando questões complexas aos direitos fundamentais como a privacidade e a liberdade de expressão. Questões como a proteção de ...

A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, this book clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers. The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of...

Drawing from the seminal writings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, founder of Theosophy, and William Q. Judge, co-founder of the Theosophical Society in 1875, the text presents essential teachings that illuminate humanity’s place within universal consciousness. Rooted in ancient Greek philosophy and Sanskrit metaphysics, these ideas are conveyed with remarkable clarity, making complex spiritual principles both approachable and comprehensive. New commentary provides modern context and thoughtful guidance, bridging classical theosophical doctrine with contemporary inquiry.