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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Main Author: Abdulla, Mariam Rawan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2018
In: 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.
ISSN:1931-7743
Contains:Enthalten in: The review of faith & international affairs
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2018.1535033