Religious freedom in a secular age : a Christian case for liberty, equality, and secular government / Michael F. Bird.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Religious freedom in an age of secularism: Why secularism is not what most people think it is -- The rise of militant secularism -- Defending religious freedom against its critics: Religious freedom and the rainbow flag -- Freedom for faith and justice for all -- Answering objections to religious freedom -- The grand age of apologetics: The Thessalonian strategy: Turning the world upside down -- Always be prepared to give an answer -- A fair go for faith: The Doncaster declaration on religious freedom in Australia.

Religious freedom is up for debate and needs to be defended--discover how. In Religious Freedom in a Secular Age author Michael Bird argues that religious freedom should not be preserved by churches entrusting themselves to the protection of a conservative leader draped in the apparel of civil religion, nor should they consent to allowing religious freedom to be steam rolled by progressive activists with their increasing hostility towards people of faith. What is needed instead is a better appreciation for how secularism can work to create space for people of all faiths and none, to resolve tense relationships between church and state, and to come to a fair and equitable settlement when religious liberty and LGBTQI+ rights come into conflict. Bird tackles complicated debates about the nature, extent, and limitations of religious freedom with a view to encouraging Christians to stand up for their faith in a post-Christian world in a way that is humble and gentle yet also courageous.

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