Law and Religion in the 21st Century

This book brings together leading international scholars of law and religion to provide an overview of current issues in State-religion relations. The first part of the collection offers a picture of recent developments in key countries and regions. The second part is focused on Europe and, in particular, on the Nordic States and the post-communist countries where State-religion systems have undergone most profound change. The third and final part is devoted to four issues that are currently debated all over the world: the relations between freedom of expression and freedom of religion; proselytism and the right to change religion; the religious symbols; and the legal status of Islam in Europe and Canada. The work will be a valuable resource for academics, students and policy-makers with an interest in the interaction between law and religion. List of Figures, List of Tables, List of Contributors, Preface, List of Abbreviations, 1 A Perspective from the Sociology of Religion, Part I Patterns of Law and Religion, Part II Law and Religion in Europe: Introduction and Case Studies, Part III Current Debates, Index