Marriage and divorce in a multi-cultural context
Book Description
In our increasingly diverse society, the intersection of spiritual traditions and legal frameworks creates complex questions that touch the very heart of how we understand marriage, family, and community. This scholarly exploration challenges fundamental assumptions about who holds authority over one of life's most sacred institutions.
Joel A. Nichols brings together fourteen distinguished voices to examine a provocative question: should the state maintain exclusive control over marriage and divorce, or can space be created for religious and cultural communities to participate in these deeply personal decisions? The book reveals how current American family law operates on two questionable premises that may no longer serve our multicultural reality.
Through an intentionally interdisciplinary lens, the contributors explore practical scenarios that many couples face today. Can Jewish, Muslim, or other religious tribunals play a role in resolving family disputes? Should couples have the option to choose stricter divorce standards through covenant marriages or prenuptial agreements? How should legal systems respond when couples seek to honor both their spiritual convictions and civic obligations?
This international perspective offers readers a thoughtful examination of how different societies navigate the delicate balance between religious freedom, cultural identity, and state authority. For those seeking to understand how personal faith intersects with public policy, this work provides valuable insights into reimagining family law for our pluralistic age.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 392 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore CULTURAL PLURALISM
- ✓ Explore LEGAL ASPECTS
- ✓ Explore Eherecht
- ✓ Explore Law and legislation
- ✓ Explore Divorce
- ✓ Strengthen your marriage spiritually
- ✓ Explore MARRIAGE CUSTOMS
