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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLOL !!! - 84 Year Old MommaT Just Saw This, And Immediately Ordered A Copy
Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn't Give You the Right to Tell Other People What to Doby Robert Boston (Author)

As a respected authority on church-state separation and culture-war issues, Rob Boston demonstrates an understanding of religious liberty that is sadly lacking among the God-fearing preachers and politicians of todays religious Right. Taking Liberties is both entertaining and enlightening, a valuable resource for those who strive for sanity and reason in public policy.
David Niose, author of Nonbeliever Nation: The Rise of Secular Americans
"A valuable reminder of the importance of religious freedom in Americas past and present, and an eviscerating critique of attempts by the religious Right to use a false language of religious liberty to undermine the very rights they pretend to support.
Katherine Stewart, author of The Good News Club: The Christian Rights Stealth Assault on Americas Children
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Liberties-Religious-Freedom-Doesnt/dp/1616149116
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LOL !!! - 84 Year Old MommaT Just Saw This, And Immediately Ordered A Copy (Original Post)
WillyT
Feb 2014
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theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)1. Okay, you've got me
Now I've got to read that book.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)5. LOL !!! - Cool !!!
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)2. New Fed. Law = required reading for all of the Christian Taliban! n/t
WillyT
(72,631 posts)6. Most Excellent Idea !!!
47of74
(18,470 posts)8. Along with a test at the end.
And a crack across the back of the head for anyone who fails the test.
musette_sf
(10,487 posts)3. thanks for the tip
Now let's see it get some traction in the blogosphere.
rustydog
(9,186 posts)4. Thanks, I just ordered it!
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)7. What a sad day
when someone has to write this book.
I will be looking for this one.
malaise
(296,118 posts)9. +1,000 n/t
Liberal Jesus Freak
(1,476 posts)10. Thanks!
Just pre-ordered my copy
calimary
(90,035 posts)11. Wow! Thanks for the link! "Taking Liberties" indeed!!!!
Sounds like a book well worth reading!
I'm wondering if it might be worth it to by two books - one to keep and read, and the other - maybe
to leave somewhere. Like maybe the rectory of your nearest purportedly Christian church or Bible study group.
Or local GOP headquarters?
WillyT
(72,631 posts)12. I Like The Way You Think...
WillyT
(72,631 posts)13. Thank You Everybody !!! - Me Loves The Momster !!! - Last Kick From Me...