Innes argues that 'government must . . provide and protect the conditions for religious observance, not force
Question:
Innes argues that 'government must . . provide and protect the conditions for religious observance, not force observance, much less coerce any profession of faith." In a 1000-1500 word paper (not including references), answer these questions: What is meant by the obligation to 'provide and protect. . . but not to force observance or coerce?" and how does this obligation relate to the notion of Separation of Church and State, as instituted in the United States? What specific challenges are presented in meeting this obligation within the American pluralist system -- both historically and in the present day? What specific obligations and challenges do governments and government officials encounter in protecting the conditions for religious observance? List and explain three specific challenges from your reading of Goodrich. Your paper should include at least five APA-style citations and references from both your texts (Innes and Goodrich in this case) as well as five citations from primary sources (i.e., Martin Luther, Aquinas, Roger Williams, etc.)