Religion 180 - Church and State in American History Miles

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Whitman College

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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution inaugurated a radical experiment to separate church and state in order to guarantee the religious liberty of every citizen. Why did the Founding Fathers undertake this experiment How did they conceive of the separation, and how have others thereafter construed their intent in the face of America's increasing religious pluralism Among the questions this seminar will examine: Can government legitimately support faith-based social initiatives Do prayer in public schools, displays of religious symbols in public spaces, and school vouchers undermine the First Amendment Can government remain strictly neutral toward religion without placing itself on the side of irreligion To what degree should the state support religiously sanctioned cultural practices regarding marriage, contraception, and sexual behavior Open only to first- and second-year students.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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