The Rules Against Scandal and What They Mean for the First Amendment's Religion Clauses

16 Pages Posted: 7 Nov 2009 Last revised: 1 Oct 2010

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Marci A. Hamilton

University of Pennsylvania - Fels Institute of Government

Date Written: November 6, 2009

Abstract

Religions and religious entities often have self-perpetuation as an inherent goal of the organization. Flowing from this goal, many religions have rules against disclosing to outsiders any shortcomings or illegal activities within the religious community. These rules against scandal are relevant to conceptions of social and personal harms and are necessary to understand when making Constitutional interpretations of the First Amendment's Religion Clauses.

Keywords: Religion, Scandal, Constitution, First Amendment, Free Exercise, Christian, Government Interest, Abuse, Polygamy, Establishment Clause, Tort

Suggested Citation

Hamilton, Marci A., The Rules Against Scandal and What They Mean for the First Amendment's Religion Clauses (November 6, 2009). Maryland Law Review, Vol. 69, p. 101, 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1501291

Marci A. Hamilton (Contact Author)

University of Pennsylvania - Fels Institute of Government ( email )

3814 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

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