Secular culture, religious culture, civic ethos and public administration of the symbol

Journal/Book: Soc Compass. 1999; 46: 6 Bonhill Street, London, England EC2a 4Pu. Sage Publications Ltd. 57-74.

Abstract: The author sets out to analyse the role played by the judiciary in the construction of a public culture, more specifically a civic ethos. Framing public issues in cultural and ethical terms is initially taken as part of a secularizing trend. In turn, norms and values become part of a public administration of meaning which is incorporated into law and imposed upon religious actors and organizations. Decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada since 1982 serve as illustrations.

Note: Article Cote P, Univ Laval, Dept Polit Sci, Pavillon Charles De Koninck, Quebec City, PQ G1K 7P4, CANADA

Keyword(s): UNITED-STATES; CHURCH; GOVERNMENT

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