First published 2019
This collection gathers Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's thoughts on religious belief and constitutional freedom. Scalia examines how people of faith navigate modern American society while defending religion's role in public life. The book draws from his speeches, court opinions, and articles spanning three decades on the bench. His son, Father Paul Scalia, provides a personal introduction that reveals the justice's private convictions. The volume includes Father Scalia's funeral homily and memories from friends and former law clerks who witnessed how faith shaped the justice's life. Scalia addresses the tension between religious conviction and secular culture with his known sharp wit. He argues for constitutional protections that allow believers to practice their faith openly. The book shows how one prominent American balanced deep religious commitment with public service at the highest levels of government.
Genres: biography, christian, american, religion, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-journey
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Forum Books