Non-Mainstream Religions and the Law
17 Pages Posted: 14 Jun 2011
Date Written: June 13, 2011
Abstract
This essay analyzes how U.S. courts treat non-mainstream religions as compared to mainstream religions. Despite the commonalities shared by all religions, courts allow States to infringe upon the religious practices of adherents of non-mainstream religions more frequently than adherents of mainstream religions.
Keywords: Santeria, Native American Church, Voodoo, Religions, Religious Practices
JEL Classification: K19
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Edwards, Pamela, Non-Mainstream Religions and the Law (June 13, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1864267 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1864267
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