Pluralism, Religion and Public Policy

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FIRST THINGS
October 2009:

Charity and Unity, an analysis by Prof. Farrow of Benedict XVI's new encyclical on the prospects and perils of globalization, Caritas in veritate


An award-winning book on the political and social implications of the re-definition of marriage: Nation of Bastards: Essays on the End of Marriage "Erudite and impassioned" - F. C. DeCoste, Professor of Law, U. of Alberta

marriage


Farrow, book

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Can there be any consensus in a pluralist society respecting the common good? Can notions such as 'the dignity of the human person' or 'equality of persons' or 'human rights' be articulated in such a way as to guide effectively our legislators, judges, and those charged with overseeing public welfare? What role should religion play in determining the content of these notions? In shaping policies on economics, education, health care, scientific research, foreign affairs, or the global community? It is often said that ours is a 'secular' society, but what exactly does that imply? The "Pluralism, Religion & Public Policy" project is designed to bring together people from academia, law, politics and religious institutions to debate some of the fundamental issues that must be faced in addressing such questions.



Please see Announcements for recent and upcoming events, including:


Winter 2010


On 25 January the Court of Appeal will hear the application for leave in the Drummondville case concerning the Ethics and Religious Culture curriculum. In the Loyola case, a judgment from the Superior Court may be expected soon. Watch for news of a symposium to discuss the significance of these cases for PRPP themes.

Professor Farrow's Expert Report in the Loyola case is available here:Loyola Report [.pdf]


Visit the Christian Thought & History / Religion & Culture web page: Faculty of Religious Studies



RECOGNIZING RELIGION IN A SECULAR SOCIETY

Essays in Pluralism, Religion and Public Policy

edited by Douglas Farrow (McGill-Queens 2004)


Essays by world-class theorists and practitioners in religion, governance and law, including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim contributions.

"No one can read this book without being shaken, and edified." - John Witte, Jr., Emory University.

Click on the image or go to TG2004 for more information.


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