Is atheism a religion? Recent judicial perspectives on the constitutional meaning of "religion"

A recent case handed down by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals holds that atheism is entitled to the same treatment that traditional religions receive under the Constitution. The case, Kaufman v. McCaughtry, has many religious groups upset because the decision seemingly bolsters atheism. Yet, som...

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Published in:	A journal of church and state Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 707 - 724
Main Author:	Davis, Derek H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Oxford University Press 22-09-2005
Subjects:	Atheism Church & state Church and state Constitutional law Constitutions Court decisions Freedom of religion Government regulation Judicial behaviour Laws, regulations and rules Legal aspects Religion Religion Politics Relationship Religious beliefs U.S.A United States > US
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Summary:	A recent case handed down by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals holds that atheism is entitled to the same treatment that traditional religions receive under the Constitution. The case, Kaufman v. McCaughtry, has many religious groups upset because the decision seemingly bolsters atheism. Yet, some atheist groups are also concerned because the case arguably requires atheist groups to pose as "religious" organizations to receive equal treatment.
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ISSN:	0021-969X 2040-4867
DOI:	10.1093/jcs/47.4.707