Religious Monopolies and the Commodification of Religion
60 Pages Posted: 23 May 2015 Last revised: 24 Jun 2015
Date Written: 2005
Abstract
State protection of religious monopolies (through such things as elevated status, constitutional protection, protectionist legislation, and financial assistance) may degrade the liberty of citizens, undermine the autonomy and vibrancy of all religions, and allow oppression by dominant religions.
Keywords: religion, religious monopolies, liberty, autonomy, vibrancy, oppression, dominant religions, legislation
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Baughman, Shima Baradaran and Scharffs, Brett G. and Clark, Elizabeth, Religious Monopolies and the Commodification of Religion (2005). University of Utah College of Law Research Paper No. 120, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2609510 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2609510
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