Managing Religion and the Judicialization of Religious Freedom. Issue 1 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Richardson, James T.
• Is Part Of: Journal for the scientific study of religion. Volume 54:Issue 1(2015:Jan.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: religious freedom -- constitutions -- international -- judicialization; Religion -- Periodicals; 200
• DOI: 10.1111/jssr.12172
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8294

Abstract

Abstract : Religious freedom is a highly valued goal for many citizens and political leaders around the world, especially in Western‐oriented nations. Much ink has been spilled in defense of religious freedom and many have waxed eloquent about the virtues of promoting religious freedom. Most constitutions and other international documents around the world guarantee religious freedom even if those guarantees are sometimes honored in the breach. Why this focus on religious freedom is occurring and how it is being addressed are the focus of this article.