Faith in Exposure: Privacy and Secularism in the Nineteenth-Century United States
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Science Fiction
Religion & Spirituality
History
Format
Inbunden
Sidor
280
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
Sep 20, 2022
Förlag
University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN-10
1512823511
ISBN-13
9781512823516
Beskrivning
In this thought-provoking exploration, Justine S. Murison delves into the complex interplay between privacy rights and secularism in the nineteenth-century United States. She examines how the evolving legal landscape during this period shaped ideals surrounding personal freedom and religious expression. Through meticulous analysis, Murison highlights the tensions that arose as societal norms began to challenge established beliefs, paving the way for modern interpretations of religious liberty.
Murison's work sheds light on the pivotal moments in American history that influenced public perception of privacy and faith. By addressing key court cases and legislative developments, she illustrates how the struggles for individual rights were often intertwined with religious ideologies. These historical narratives provide a rich context that resonates with contemporary debates regarding the balance between religious freedom and state interests.
Ultimately, this book invites readers to reflect on the historical foundations of American secularism and privacy rights, prompting a reassessment of how these themes continue to shape the national discourse. It serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of faith and freedom in a rapidly changing world.
Murison's work sheds light on the pivotal moments in American history that influenced public perception of privacy and faith. By addressing key court cases and legislative developments, she illustrates how the struggles for individual rights were often intertwined with religious ideologies. These historical narratives provide a rich context that resonates with contemporary debates regarding the balance between religious freedom and state interests.
Ultimately, this book invites readers to reflect on the historical foundations of American secularism and privacy rights, prompting a reassessment of how these themes continue to shape the national discourse. It serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of faith and freedom in a rapidly changing world.
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