---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Becket Media <me...@becketlaw.org> Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 10:40 AM Subject: Becket Remembers Michael Novak: Author, Philosopher and Defender of Religious Liberty To: <mark.scarbe...@pepperdine.edu>
Statement *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* February 17, 2017 *Contact:* Melinda Skea *Email:* me...@becketlaw.org *Phone:* (202) 349-7224 *Becket remembers life of Michael Novak: Author, philosopher, theologian and defender of religious liberty* <http://becketlaw.org/becket-remembers-michael-novak-author-philosopher-theologian-defender-faith-liberty/> *WASHINGTON, D.C. **–* Michael Novak, a Catholic author, philosopher, and theologian, passed away today at the age of 83. A longtime friend and supporter of Becket, Mr. Novak was well respected for providing thought-provoking commentary on issues such as human rights, faith, liberty, justice, and the role of churches in a pluralistic society. He was the retired George Frederick Jewett Scholar in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy <http://www.aei.org/scholar/michael-novak/> from the American Enterprise Institute <http://aei.org/>, and the author or editor of more than fifty books. “Michael Novak was unique. He had the heart of a lion made of pure gold. That combination enabled him to do a tremendous amount of good. Michael and his late wife Karen were both very special friends of Becket. Michael’s ideas and Karen's art were great gifts to our work. Karen designed the Canterbury Medal, Becket's highest honor. Michael's thought was integral to our work on behalf of religious liberty for all,” said *Kevin J. "Seamus" Hasson*, *founder and president emeritus of Becket*, a non-profit religious liberty law firm. *###* *Becket* <http://www.becketlaw.org/>* is a non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression of all religious traditions. For over 20 years, it has defended clients of all faiths, including* *Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Native Americans, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians** (**read more* <http://www.becketfund.org/top-ten-victories/>*).* -- Prof. Mark S. Scarberry Pepperdine Univ. School of Law -- Prof. Mark S. Scarberry Pepperdine Univ. School of Law
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