Religion, Morality and Democracy: New Learning, New Challenges
Abstract
This Article argues that the new learning and new challenges magnify the need for religion in public debate and law-making. Part I of this Article reprises the debate over religion in public discourse and law-making. Part II discusses the significance of new learning about human behavior and the expressive function of law to the place of religion in the public square. Part III discusses the role of religion in tackling the ethical and legal questions posed by new developments in philosophy and biotechnology.
Keywords
Public Debate, Religion
Publication Date
2004
Document Type
Article
Place of Original Publication
Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy
Publication Information
2 Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy 401 (2004)
Repository Citation
Dent, George W., "Religion, Morality and Democracy: New Learning, New Challenges" (2004). Faculty Publications. 1094.
https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/faculty_publications/1094
