Thanks to an article in the New York Times earlier this week, many Americans are now
aware of and talking about the existence of faith-based law schools. Naturally, members
also been discussing the topic. As is usually the case, the Editor of this weblog is skeptical
about any proffered panacea for complex problems — especially, when the legal profession
will have a big part in the outcome.
Will faith-based law schools be the salvation of the American legal profession, justice
system, government or society? “Not by a long shot” is my best guess.
— click here to read this entire post, which concludes:
Catholics and evangelical Christians can be great lawyers, legislators and citizens. But legal education will not be improved through religious indoctrination or blinders.
one by one
don’t the pennies drop?
winter prayers
harvest moon-gazing
priests, samurai
merchants
Issa, translated by David G. Lanoue
update: You will find a lighter treatment of this topic at our post issue-spotting for faith-based law schools.
Also, see Dagger in Hand.