The Right to Be Wrong

Name: The Right to Be Wrong
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ISBN: 9780307718105

Ending the Culture War Over Religion in America

Kevin Seamus Hasson

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Three Rivers Press
15 August 2014

Religion & beliefs; Religion & politics; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; Public administration; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship

In our current culture war, how can we balance different views on the role of religion in our common lives without surrendering our principles? Drawing on history, philosophy, and common sense, The Right to Be Wrong provides a path forward for our divided time.

In the running debate we call the ""culture wars,"" there exists a great feud over religious diversity. One side demands that only their true religion be allowed in the public square; the other insists that no religions ever belong there. The Right to Be Wrong offers a solution, drawing its lessons from a series of stories--both contemporary and historical--that illustrates the struggle to define religious freedom. The book concludes that freedom for all is guaranteed by the truth about each of us- Our common humanity entitles us to freedom--within broad limits--to follow what we believe to be true as our consciences say we must, even if our consciences are mistaken. Thus, we can respect others' freedom when we're sure they're wrong. In truth, they have the right to be wrong.

By: Kevin Seamus Hasson
Imprint: Three Rivers Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 167g
ISBN: 9780307718105
ISBN 10: 0307718107
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 15 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Right to Be Wrong: Ending the Culture War Over Religion in America

Seamus Hasson is a gifted storyteller who also happens to be a genuine hero of the struggle to make the First Amendment's promise a reality for members of all religious traditions. Mary Ann Glendon, professor of Law, Harvard University This is a rollicking, surprising, wholly original way of presenting the rival arguments for religious liberty in public America. - Michael Novak, author of No One Sees God