This collection of essays from The Freeman explores the relationship between the Judeo-Christian tradition and the free society. The topic areas covered include the influence of religious belief on the Founders, the moral and religious sources of the rights of man, and how understanding the spiritual foundations of the free society might help us deal with a variety of contemporary problems. It provides an excellent introduction to these issues.
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