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Peer reviewedKopecky, Frank – Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Presents an essay dealing with two nineteenth-century incidents of religious intolerance. Recounts the story of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, who was murdered by opponents of the new religion. Explains how the writings of Presbyterian minister and newspaper publisher, Elijah Lovejoy, set off a response that led to his death. (SG)
Descriptors: Activism, Religion, Religious Conflict, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedShaw, Dara Gay – ALAN Review, 1995
Discusses how young adult fiction brings up issues of religious conflict and questions about religious certainty and skepticism. Covers a wide range of contemporary young adult fiction, with summary and critical evaluation of numerous novels. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Moral Issues, Religion
Gosling, David – New Frontiers in Education, 1974
The historical background, the results of the sociological investigation, and some of the broader issues concerned with the sociology of science in India are discussed. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Higher Education, International Education, Religion
Peer reviewedMilner, Joseph O. – ALAN Review, 1995
Discusses the way Natalie Babbitt brings up issues of religious conflict and questions about religious certainty and skepticism in her young adult novels. Pays particular attention to two of her novels: "Knee-Knock Rise" and "Tuck Everlasting." (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedMazur, Eric Michael – Insights on Law & Society, 2001
Provides historical information on religious freedom within the United States and the meaning of constitutional order. Discusses how different religious minority groups, such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, and the Native Americans, used strategies of balance to abide by the constitutional order. (CMK)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Freedom, Minority Groups
Newmann, Fred M. – 1967
See TE 499 864, above.
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Minority Groups, Religion
Williamsburg Charter Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1988
The Williamsburg Charter is a celebration and reaffirmation of the religious liberty, or freedom of conscience, granted by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. It was drafted and signed by more that 150 national leaders and presented to the nation on June 25, 1988, the 200th anniversary of Virginia's call for a bill of rights.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Freedom of Speech
Abrahamson, Brant; Smith, Fred – 1997
The Student Text begins with a comparison of Eastern and Western World Religions. The three interrelated Abrahamic faiths are compared with Hindu-Buddhist traditions. Subsequent chapter titles are: "New Religions,""Religion and Morality,""Religion and Science,""Religion and Human Life,""A Historical Perspective" and "Getting Together." An…
Descriptors: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Creationism
Harmon, Francis Stuart; And Others – 1973
To encourage a more meaningful celebration of the 1976 Bicentennial, the Interchurch Center is distributing nationally an exhibit of 18 posters, each 36" x 40", which portray various facets of the history of religious freedom in America. Reproductions of the posters together with an informative text make up the contents of this…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Educational Programs, Elementary Education
McCready, William C. – 1976
This paper examines the relationship between Irish Americans living in the United States and natives in Ireland. Although there is currently little interest or interaction between Irish Americans and Ireland, relationships can be found. The first part of this paper outlines the historical context of migration from Ireland to the United States.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Background, Cultural Images, Cultural Interrelationships
