| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 309 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Religion in America series
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Religion in America series (Oxford University Press)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-301) and index. |
| Contents |
Original intent as a basis for constitutional interpretation -- Political status of religion in the founding era -- Religion and the American Revolution -- A summary view of politics and religion in the Continental Congress -- Chaplaincies and days of religious observance under the Continental Congress -- Religious dimensions of the Declaration of Independence -- Religion and federalism during the Confederation Period -- A national seal and a (national?) bible -- Continental Congress and religious liberty -- Virtue and the Continental Congress -- Continental Congress, original intent, and modern constitutional adjudication. |
| Summary |
How did the constitutional framers envision the role of religion in American public life? Did they think that the government had the right to advance or support religion and religious activities? Or did they believe that the two realms should remain forever separate? Throughout American history, scholars, Supreme Court justices, and members of the American public have debated these questions. The debate continues to have significance in the present day, especially in regard to public schools, government aid to sectarian education, and the use of public property for religious symbols. In this b. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States. Continental Congress.
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United States. Continental Congress. |
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États-Unis. Continental Congress. |
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Freedom of religion -- United States -- History.
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Freedom of religion. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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Church and state -- United States -- History.
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Church and state. |
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Constitutional history -- United States.
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Constitutional history. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Davis, Derek, 1949- Religion and the Continental Congress, 1774-1789. Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000 0195133552 9780195133554 (DLC) 99026044 (OCoLC)41086726 |
| ISBN |
9780195350883 (electronic book) |
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019535088X (electronic book) |
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0195133552 |
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9780195133554 |
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