Does God believe in human rights?: essays on religion and human rights

Where can religions find sources of legitimacy for human rights? How do, and how should, religious leaders and communities respond to human rights as defined in modern International Law? When religious precepts contradict human rights standards which should trump the other? This volume tackle these...

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Published in:Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights
Contributors: Ghanea-Hercock, Nazila (Other) ; Stephens, Alan (Other) ; Walden, Raphael (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 2007
In: Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights (volume 5)
Series/Journal:Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights volume 5
Further subjects:B Religieuze aspecten
B Human rights ; Religious aspects
B Human Rights Religious aspects
B Mensenrechten
B Electronic books
B Droits de l'homme (Droit international) Congrès Aspect religieux
B RELIGION ; Religion, Politics & State
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Summary:Where can religions find sources of legitimacy for human rights? How do, and how should, religious leaders and communities respond to human rights as defined in modern International Law? When religious precepts contradict human rights standards which should trump the other? This volume tackle these difficult questions and other questions
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:9047419065