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When Law and Religion Meet 2008-2009
The 2008-2009 season focused the death penalty, genocide, Islamic law and gay rights.
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Family Forum Series 2006-2007
The 2006-2007 season included a panel discussion on sensitive issues of modern family life, including the abolition of marriage as legal category and same-sex marriage. It also explored church-state issues in American organized religion.
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Family Forum Series 2005-2006
The 2005-2006 season explored what it means to be a child and a discussion on the spiritual yearning of children living with the challenges of abuse, war, poverty, and family instability.
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Family Forum Series 2004-2005
The 2004-2005 season explored religious perspectives on discipline, issues surrounding adolescence, and the crisis in the American black family.
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Family Forum Series 2003-2004
The 2003-2004 season focused on children at risk. Martin E. Marty, University of Chicago, hosted each lecture.
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"An Apt and Cheerful Conversation on Marriage," February 7, 2001
In this essay, John Witte, Jr. argues that modern Anglo-American marriage law was formed out of two traditions–one rooted in Christianity, a second in the Enlightenment. Each of these traditions has... MORE
Latest Lectures and Essays
- "An Apt and Cheerful Conversation on Marriage," February 7, 2001
- "Calvin the Lawyer," July 6, 2009
Events in the News
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Robinson WABE 90.1 Interview Available on the Web
April 16 2009 -
Bishop says Religion is Greatest Hindrance to Gay Civil Rights
April 06 2009 -
Robinson Lecture Now on iTunesU, Webcast on CSLR Site
April 01 2009