The Americanization of Religious Minorities: Confronting the Constitutional Order

Not a student of religion or constitutional law, I approached this book with trepidation. I was pleasantly surprised to find, however, that it serves as a valuable and truly interesting introduction to an important subject. The Mormon, Native American, and Jehovah's witness communities have confronted the government with the fundamental issue of free exercise. The lessons we learn from Mazur's careful analyses are invaluable. They are history lessons that show us the limitations of the Constitution, but also show the author's great respect for it as a potential source of salvation for America.