Book of the Week: God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law

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Religion is not an unmitigated good. Although religion can do some good for people, religion can also be used as a cover for crimes - or merely for what is otherwise a naked grab for power. Unfortunately, too many people act as though religion is always positive. This allows them to defend the idea that the demands of religious conscience and religious organizations should trump civil laws and government regulations - even if no other groups get the same privilege.

Book of the Week: God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law