Law and Religion

Law and Religion

In our pluralistic world, a variety of oft-conflicting perspectives informs our understanding of moral and political ideas of justice. Additionally, legal cases increasingly span across borders and involve participants with no shared tradition, creating tensions that reflect fundamental moral conflicts. These resources explore how religion grounds, shapes, and conflicts with our legal systems.

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Michael Kessler

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Department of Government and Law Center

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Blog Posts

A tipi stands in front of the White House

October 21, 2020

Indigenous Peoples, Sacred Rights, and Religious Freedom

How might Native experiences contribute to broader debates about the theory and practice of religious freedom in the United States? What might religious freedom policies look like if they were to be reimagined from Native viewpoints?

October 15, 2020

The Serbian Orthodox Church and the 2020 Montenegro Elections

Ermin Sinanović explores how the Serbian Orthodox Church influenced the 2020 Montenegro elections by acting as kingmaker of the new government, connecting the church with broader ideals of modern Serbian nationalism and identity.

Guantánamo Bay detention camp protestors in front of the White House in 2019.

September 15, 2020

Ethical Perspectives on Guantánamo Bay and the War on Terror

What are some of the major ethical challenges associated with Guantánamo Bay and interrogation techniques used in the War on Terror, more broadly? Is the operation of a site like Guantánamo ethically permissible? If so, under what conditions?

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Events

Sep
16

2020

The Ethics and Politics of Guantánamo Bay

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT Online

Jun
10

2020

Publications

Article August 8, 2018

Borders and Duties to the Displaced: Ethical Perspectives on the Refugee Protection System

This essay by Fr. David Hollenbach, S.J., proposes multiple ethical considerations and frameworks to be applied in addressing the global crises that necessitate refugee protection.