State and religion in Israel : a philosophical-legal inquiry /

"State and Religion in Israel begins with a philosophical analysis of the two main questions regarding the role of religion in liberal states: should such states institute a 'Wall of Separation' between state and religion? Should they offer religious practices and religious communitie...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sapir, Gideon (Author), Statman, Daniel (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, [2018]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Judaism and state > Israel > Philosophy.
Religion and state > Israel > Philosophy.
Democracy > Religious aspects > Judaism.
Jewish philosophy > Israel > History > 21st century.
Israel > Politics and government.
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Theory
  • 1. Liberalism and neutrality (1): Arguments against support
  • 2. Liberalism and neutrality (2): Arguments against preference
  • 3. The assumed dangers of religion
  • 4. Religious reasons for separation
  • 5. Freedom of religion
  • 6. Protection of religious feelings
  • 7. Freedom from religion
  • 8. Religious coercion: the place of religious arguments in the public sphere
  • Part 2: From theory to practice
  • 9. Marriage and divorce
  • 10. Religious education
  • 11. Serving religious needs
  • 12. Drafting yeshiva students into the army
  • 13. The Sabbath in a Jewish State
  • 14. The supreme court on the protection of and from religion
  • 15. Minority religions in Israel.

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