Every religion I know of has changed its views with respect to concrete controversies over long periods of time. People's views about the morality of homosexuality are likely to undergo some change, even though they're making judgments based on their religious beliefs. Because in fact, religion is an extremely durable, and yet flexible, way of trying to apprehend what's good and what's bad in the world. In fact, its durability comes from its flexibility. Now, speaking from inside a religion, it's hard to talk that way.
There is a powerful desire by majorities to assert a religious identity for the country. - Jack Balkin
There is a powerful desire by majorities to assert a religious identity for the country.
- Jack Balkin
Every religion I know of has changed its views with respect to concrete controversies over long periods of time. People's views about the morality of… - Jack Balkin
Every religion I know of has changed its views with respect to concrete controversies over long periods of time. People's views about the morality of…
Today the world faces a single man armed with weapons of mass destruction, manifesting an aggressive, bullying attitude, who may well plunge the worl… - Jack Balkin
Today the world faces a single man armed with weapons of mass destruction, manifesting an aggressive, bullying attitude, who may well plunge the worl…
The reasoning isn't crazy. It's technically correct. If you're being true to the idea that government must not take positions on religious questions,… - Jack Balkin
The reasoning isn't crazy. It's technically correct. If you're being true to the idea that government must not take positions on religious questions,…
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