Culture, Religion, and Freedom of Religion or Belief
The relationship between culture and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is often seen as a negative one, with freedom of religion often invoked to defend human rights violations. In response, many human rights advocates draw a distinction between culture and religion, and what is insinuated is tha...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2018
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The review of faith & international affairs
Year: 2018, Volume: 16, Issue: 4, Pages: 102-115 |
IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion ZC Politics in general |
Further subjects: | B
religious justification
B freedom of religion or belief B Religion B FGM B Culture |
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Summary: | The relationship between culture and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is often seen as a negative one, with freedom of religion often invoked to defend human rights violations. In response, many human rights advocates draw a distinction between culture and religion, and what is insinuated is that culture is the problem, not religion. However, the reality is that in many cases, culture and religion are not so distinct, with cultural practices becoming "religionized" and religious ideas becoming part of the culture. Recognizing this relationship can open up other more positive avenues for the promotion of human rights and FoRB. |
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ISSN: | 1931-7743 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: The review of faith & international affairs
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2018.1535033 |