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Legal Spirits

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First Amendment
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Armenia
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St. Isidore Of Seville Catholic Virtual School
Charter Schools
International Court Of Justice
Ethnic Cleansing
Human Rights
Mahmoud Vs. Taylor
Law and Justice
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Separation Of Church and State
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Mattone Center for Law and Religion at St. John's Law

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Thomas Jefferson’s 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptists—better known for its reference to a “wall of separation” between church and state—was little remembered until Chief Justice Morrison Waite revived it in Reynolds v. United States (1879). With the... more

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In Episode 70 of Legal Spirits, Center Director Mark Movsesian speaks with Dan Harre, Deputy Director of Save Armenia, about a significant—and controversial—draft agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Brokered last month at... more

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In this episode of Legal Spirits, Center Director Mark Movsesian talks with legal scholar Steven D. Smith about a question that goes to the heart of American law and politics: What happens when people stop believing in “the... more

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In this episode of Legal Spirits, we review the Supreme Court’s major religion cases from the October 2024 Term. From religious charter schools to religious exemptions to parental rights in public education, the Court addressed long-standing issues—a... more

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Don Drakeman
Distinguished research professor at Notre Dame's Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government and author of several important books on the Constitution.
Notre Dame
Episode: Legal Spirits 071: Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation
Lisa Drakeman
Historian, fellow at Cambridge University's Center for Health Leadership and Enterprise, and certified sommelier with an expert level diploma in wine.
Cambridge University
Episode: Legal Spirits 071: Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation
Dan Harre
Deputy Director of Save Armenia, advocating for Armenian sovereignty and Christian heritage.
Save Armenia
Episode: Legal Spirits 070: Religion & Realism: The New US Role in Armenia
Steven Smith
Warren Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of San Diego
University of San Diego
Episode: Legal Spirits 069: The Consent of the Governed
Mark DeGirolami
St. John Henry Newman Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Law and the Human Person
Catholic University of America
Episode: Legal Spirits 067: Confession and the Constitution
Andrea Pin
Full professor of comparative public law at the University of Padua
University of Padua
Episode: Legal Spirits 066: The International Moot Court Competition in Law & Religion
Luca Vanoni
Full professor of comparative public law at the University of Milan
University of Milan
Episode: Legal Spirits 066: The International Moot Court Competition in Law & Religion
Sean Griffith
Professor and T.J. Maloney Chair in Business Law at Fordham Law School
Fordham Law School
Episode: Legal Spirits 065: Reading CS Lewis in Law School
Richard Squire
Professor, Alpen J. Cameron Chair in Law and Director of the Fordham Corporate Law Center
Fordham Law School
Episode: Legal Spirits 065: Reading CS Lewis in Law School

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Mark Movsesian
Host of Legal Spirits, Director of the Mattone Center for Law and Religion at St. John's University

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Excellent Law and Religion Podcast

    Always excellent.

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    Kenny.k.brown
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Thanks for your recent review of the Carson and Kennedy cases. Always enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stegj
    United States3 years ago

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Legal Spirits 071: Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation
Q: What was the occasion for Jefferson's letter to the Baptists?
The Baptists had written to Jefferson complaining about a day of prayer and fasting declared by the New England governments, and Jefferson was responding to say he would not participate, asserting the wall of separation between church and state.
Legal Spirits 070: Religion & Realism: The New US Role in Armenia
Q: What does it mean to say it's been initialed but not signed?
It expresses the intent of both sides to agree to the terms and to sign in the future; however, without a signature, it's not legally binding.
Legal Spirits 070: Religion & Realism: The New US Role in Armenia
Q: Could you give just a quick pracY of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
The conflict began when the Soviet Union dissolved, causing an Armenian region known as Artsakh to declare independence. Tensions led to decades of conflict, culminating in Azerbaijan conducting military operations against Artsakh.
Legal Spirits 070: Religion & Realism: The New US Role in Armenia
Q: Dan, let's start with Save Armenia itself. What is the mission of the organization, and how did you get involved with it?
Save Armenia exists to rally American Christian support for Armenia, the oldest Christian country in the world, and our Armenian Christian brothers and sisters.
Legal Spirits 060: Memorial Day, the Knights of Columbus, and the National Park Service
Q: What do you think is the significance of this dispute? Does it reflect something about religion in America today?
Kelsey Dallas reflects on how the situation reflects increasing discomfort with religious expressions in public spaces, noting a potential rise in conflicts as fewer Americans engage with organized religion.

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Focusing on the intersection of law and religion, this series engages listeners in conversations on constitutional law, historical perspectives, and contemporary issues facing legal systems. Key topics often include significant Supreme Court cases, the evolving dynamics of church and state, and the implications of legal frameworks on various aspects of society. Episodes frequently feature insights from experts who provide analyses that are both relevant and educational, making challenging legal concepts accessible to a broader audience. The unique blend of legal theory with historical and cultural underpinnings may attract listeners interested in how these elements shape current legal discourse.

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