The interaction of state and religion through the law of religious financing

Pauline Ridge

doi:10.1440/98379

The interaction of state and religion through the law of religious financing

Pauline Ridge^*

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The financing of religious activities by religious groups is a significant site of interaction between state and religion. Religious financing law allows the state to facilitate or deter religious activity so as to advance state interests. The exercise of state power in this way has potential costs; most obviously, it undermines religious autonomy, favours religious groups whose activities align with state purposes, and may pose human rights concerns.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	539-551
Number of pages	13
Journal	Quaderni di Diritto e Politica Ecclesiastica
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1440/98379
Publication status	Published - Aug 2020

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