Political Origins Religious Liberty (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521848145)

Throughout history, governments have attempted to control religious organizations and limit religious freedom. However, over the past two hundred years the world has witnessed an expansion of religious liberty. What explains this rise in religious freedom? Anthony Gill argues that political leaders are more likely to allow religious freedom when such laws affect their ability to stay in power, and/or when religious freedoms are seen to enhance the economic well-being of their country.

Author: Anthony Gill
ISBN-10: 0521848148
ISBN-13: 9780521848145
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2007
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.31w x 0.78d