Church Property as a Bulwark of Religious Liberty
The link between liberty and private ownership of property is well-appreciated in Western thought. This lecture explores one aspect of that link: the relationship between church property and religious liberty. Focusing on the intersection of law, culture, and religion in American history, it illuminates how property-holding by religious institutions preserves their liberty. In this light, it becomes clear that efforts to weaken church property rights should be seen as threats to religious liberty.
Instructor
Kevin Schmiesing, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
Acton Institute
