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The Historical and Legal Context,igion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” It is—at first glance—simple and straightforward. Since these words were written, however, the proper interpretation of this section of the First Amendment has been the subject of a debate that became particularly lively and contentious during the tw

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The Challenge of Christian Hegemony, centuries, Christians have devoted much time and money to missionary efforts directed at those who do not share their beliefs. There is a range of ways in which this proselytizing imperative is directed. In some cases, the missionary efforts are aimed at persons in other countries who hold religiou

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Paganism as a Religion,sm is truly a religion for legal purposes, to outline the ways in which it is similar to or departs from generally held notions about what a legally recognized religion should be like and to take a closer look at the sorts of activities usually associated with religious organizations and practices.

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The Other: Religious Diversity and the Social Order,ical Christians, this dichotomy often tends to be equated with good and evil. Catharine Cookson (2001) points to the wilderness myth as a metaphor. Drawing on biblical imagery, as well as European folklore, she reminds us that the Old Testament wilderness was a place where unholy pagans carried out