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Book SynopsisFree to Believe investigates the protection for freedom of conscience and religion the first of the fundamental freedoms listed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation in the courts.
Trade Review'This thought provoking book provides readers with a valuable perspective for modern democratic issues.' -- Nicholas Horlick Saskatchewan Law Review vol 77:2014 'This uniquely brilliant contribution to the study of diverse social values is also timely as the Quebec government endeavors to inscribe Quebec society's putative values in a controversial charter... Highly recommended.' -- A.F. Johnson Choice Magazine vol 51:08:2014
Table of ContentsChapter One: Introduction: How Freedom of Conscience and Religion Are Protected and Why It Matters Chapter Two: Early Cases: Getting Off on the Wrong Foot Chapter Three: Culture Wars: Majority versus Minority Values Chapter Four: When Religion and Politics Intertwine Chapter Five: Human Rights: A Zero Sum Game? Chapter Six: Conflicting Rights: A Balancing Act? Chapter Seven: Freedom of Conscience: The Forgotten Human Right Chapter Eight: Can We Change? (And Why We Should) Bibliography