Canopy Forum and the journal Derecho en Sociedad are happy to announce our collaboration. Read these selected pieces on law and religion now. Derecho en Sociedad is hosted by the Latin American University of Science and Technology.
Religious convictions often shape decisions—and sometimes laws—on assisted reproduction and surrogacy. This series examines different religious perspectives on assisted reproductive technologies and the implications for law and society.
Read our ongoing series on the development of transnational Christian nationalism, and its impact on politics, the rule of law, and religious freedom with a focus on American political movements, European populism, and Russian politics.
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pixabay Americans are often told that the U.S. government and its allies are working to stamp out the forces of intolerance around the world by promoting religious freedom and combatting violent extremism. I’ve always been baffled by these assertions. What do they mean? What does this look like in practice?…
Photo by charlemagne on Pixabay Welcome to Canopy Forum! Law and religion are two of the most complex and pervasive forces in human history. These two “different but interrelated … dimensions of social experience” continue to shape the lives of individuals and communities around the world. The mission of Canopy Forum is to foster deeper…
Photo by rawpixel.com on FreePik United States v. Nagarwala should have marked the beginning of the end for female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the United States. Instead, after two contentious years in court, the case unraveled when a federal judge dismissed most of the charges against the defendants. In his 28-page ruling, District Judge Bernard A. Friedman ruled…
Image from Pixabay “Spiritual, but not religious” summarizes the religious orientation of many younger Americans. For years, those who care about theological education have puzzled over the declining interest by new college graduates in parish ministry and pastoral leadership. It has been a time of disruption and heartburn. If future generations are likely to be…