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Overview
The United States has enjoyed a long and venerable tradition of separation of church and state. But how is this relationship handled in Canada with which we have considerable political, economic, and social ties? Church and State in Canada describes the main contours of how religion and government interact in Canada. While written from the perspective of an American separationist, it reflects the unique traditions that have developed a somewhat different style of church-state relationships in our neighbor to the north. Written to inform U.S. readers, it includes much data from a variety of sources that may not be widely known to many Canadians.
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.
Synopsis
What makes Canada tick? How does its church-state situation compare with that of the United States? Do Canadians enjoy as much religious liberty as Americans? These questions and others are answered in this brief overview of how religion affects education, law, and politics in Canada, our neighboring democracy and longtime ally.
Booknews
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 situations in Canada and the US. For general readers. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.