(Ebook) God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law by Marci A. Hamilton, Edward R. Becker ISBN 9780521853040, 0521853044

(Ebook) God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law by Marci A. Hamilton, Edward R. Becker ISBN 9780521853040, 0521853044

Anyone who has read this book or is thinking of reading this book should try to get his/her hands on the review of it by Douglas Laycock, entitled "Syllabus of Errors," published in volume 105 (2006-2007) of the Michgan Law Review (starting at page 1169). Prof. Laycock exposes the book's serious, multiple errors of fact. His concluding assessment is worth quoting: "Occasional errors are inevitable, but here the extraordinary number of errors, often with reference to famous cases and basic doctrines, implies a reckless disregard for truth. I document these errors for a reason. No one should cite this book. No one should rely on it for any purpose. You might use its footnotes as leads to other sources, but take nothing from this book without independent verification."