Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government

Michael F. Bird

Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Zondervan
Country
United States
Published
10 May 2022
Pages
224
ISBN
9780310538882

Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government

Michael F. Bird

Religious freedom is up for debate and needs to be defended–discover how.

In Religious Freedom in a Secular Age author Michael Bird argues that religious freedom should not be preserved by churches entrusting themselves to the protection of a conservative leader draped in the apparel of civil religion, nor should they consent to allowing religious freedom to be steam rolled by progressive activists with their increasing hostility towards people of faith. What is needed instead is a better appreciation for how secularism can work to create space for people of all faiths and none, to resolve tense relationships between church and state, and to come to a fair and equitable settlement when religious liberty and LGBTQI+ rights come into conflict. Bird tackles complicated debates about the nature, extent, and limitations of religious freedom with a view to encouraging Christians to stand up for their faith in a post-Christian world in a way that is humble and gentle yet also courageous.

Advance Praise:

This book’s global perspective will challenge readers of all backgrounds and beliefs toward better arguments and better understanding. - John D. Inazu, Washington University in St. Louis

Bird demonstrates that religious liberty is of interest not only to Christians but also to the marketplace of ideas that helped deepen faith while simultaneously making room for peaceable difference. - Andrew T. Walker, professor and author of Liberty for All

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