Religious Persecution and Political Order in the United States
| Author | : David T. Smith |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2015-11-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107117310 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107117313 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (313 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Religious Persecution and Political Order in the United States by : David T. Smith
Download or read book Religious Persecution and Political Order in the United States written by David T. Smith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains why the United States, a country that values religious freedom, has persecuted some religious minorities while protecting others. It explores the experiences of Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jews, Catholics, and Muslims arguing that the state will persecute a religion if it sees it as a political threat.