The book considers a range of issues, including the regulation of advertising, hate speech, pornography, blasphemy, and public protest.

The book draws on a rich understanding of freedom of expression, the harms of hate speech, and the role of religion in public life.

Moon argues that recognition of the social dynamic of communication is critical to understanding the potential value and harm of language and to addressing questions about the scope and limits on one's rights to freedom of expression.

The book reviews the basic history of religious freedom in Canada; looks at state support for religion, including the place of religious practices and symbols in public institutions and the role of religious values in public decision making ...