Church And State In Canada; Author: Menendez, Albert J.; Hardback; Book

Author: Menendez, Albert J.
Hardback; Book
140 pages
Published: December 1996
Prometheus Books UK
ISBN: 1573920797

Religion's impact on education, law, and politics is the primary focus of the study. Wherever possible, comparisons between the United States and Canadian experiences are discussed so readers can observe how two great democracies have approached the interaction between church and state. This overview will further understanding and increase knowledge on both sides of the border.An overview of how religion affects education, law, and politics in Canada, with chapters on the state of the churches, abortion rights, Sunday closing laws, religious rights of employees, free exercise of religion, divorce, and religion, politics, and moral issues. A final chapter compares the situ