In a thoroughly revised and expanded edition that now includes France, this essential text offers a rigorous, systematic comparison of church-state relations in Western democracies. The authors provide an invaluable comparative analysis of a topic that is increasingly a source of profound political and social conflict.

Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Chapter One: Introduction
Part I: Models of Separation
Chapter Two: The United States: Strict Separation under Fire
Chapter Three: France: Separation from the Public Square
Part II: Models of Pluralism
Chapter Four: The Netherlands: Principled Pluralism
Chapter Five: Australia: Pragmatic Pluralism
Part II: Models of Establishment
Chapter Six: England: Restrained Establishment
Chapter Seven: Germany: Church-State Partnership
Chapter Eight: Conclusion: Church and State in Pluralistic Democracies
Selected Bibliography

Stephen V. Monsma is a senior research fellow at the Henry Institute, Calvin College, and professor of political science emeritus at Pepperdine University.