Does Human Rights Need God
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Does Human Rights Need God
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Author : Elizabeth M. Bucar
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2005-08-31
Does Human Rights Need God written by Elizabeth M. Bucar and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-31 with Political Science categories.
When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted in 1945, French Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain observed, "We agree on these rights, providing we are not asked why. With the 'why,' the dispute begins." The world since then has continued to agree to disagree, fearing that an open discussion of the divergent rationales for human rights would undermine the consensus of the Declaration. Is it possible, however, that current failures to protect human rights may stem from this tacit agreement to avoid addressing the underpinnings of human rights? This consequential volume presents leading scholars, activists, and officials from four continents who dare to discuss the "why" behind human rights. Appraising the current situation from diverse religious perspectives -- Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Muslim, Confucian, and secular humanist -- the contributors openly address the question whether God is a necessary part of human rights. Despite their widely varying commitments and approaches, the authors affirm that an investigation into the "why" of human rights need not devolve into irreconcilable conflict. Contributors: Khaled Abou El Fadl Barbra Barnett Elizabeth M. Bucar Jean Bethke Elshtain Robert P. George Vigen Guroian Louis Henkin Courtney W. Howland David Novak Sari Nusseibeh Martin Palouš Robert A. Seiple Max L. Stackhouse Charles Villa-Vicencio Anthony C. Yu
Does God Believe In Human Rights
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Author : Nazila Ghanea-Hercock
language : en
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Release Date : 2007
Does God Believe In Human Rights written by Nazila Ghanea-Hercock and has been published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Political Science categories.
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 - for example in relation to freedom of expression or in relation to punishments - which should trump the other, and why? Can human rights and religious teachings be interpreted in a manner which brings reconciliation closer? Do the modern concept and system of human rights undermine the very vision of society that religions aim to impart? Is a reference to God in the discussion of human rights misplaced? Do human fallibilities with respect to interpretation, judicial reasoning and the understanding of human oneness and dignity provide the key to the undeniable and sometimes devastating conflicts that have arisen between, and within, religions and the human rights movement? In this volume, academics and lawyers tackle these most difficult questions head-on, with candour and creativity, and the collection is rendered unique by the further contributions of a remarkable range of other professionals, including senior religious leaders and representatives, journalists, diplomats and civil servants, both national and international. Most notably, the contributors do not shy away from the boldest question of all - summed up in the book's title. The thoroughly edited and revised papers which make up this collection were originally prepared for a ground-breaking conference organised by the Clemens Nathan Research Centre, the University of London Institute of Commonwealth Studies and Martinus Nijhoff/Brill.
Christianity And Human Rights
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Author : John Witte, Jr
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-12-23
Christianity And Human Rights written by John Witte, Jr and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-23 with Religion categories.
Combining Jewish, Greek, and Roman teachings with the radical new teachings of Christ and St. Paul, Christianity helped to cultivate the cardinal ideas of dignity, equality, liberty and democracy that ground the modern human rights paradigm. Christianity also helped shape the law of public, private, penal, and procedural rights that anchor modern legal systems in the West and beyond. This collection of essays explores these Christian contributions to human rights through the perspectives of jurisprudence, theology, philosophy and history, and Christian contributions to the special rights claims of women, children, nature and the environment. The authors also address the church's own problems and failings with maintaining human rights ideals. With contributions from leading scholars, including a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this book provides an authoritative treatment of how Christianity shaped human rights in the past, and how Christianity and human rights continue to challenge each other in modern times.
The Ten Commandments And Human Rights
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Author : Walter J. Harrelson
language : en
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Release Date : 1997
The Ten Commandments And Human Rights written by Walter J. Harrelson and has been published by Mercer University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Political Science categories.
The Ten Commandments and Human Rights sets out to evaluate the importance of the Ten Commandments for the life of faith today. The general thesis is that the commandments are immensely important not only for Jews and Christians, but for all persons seeking to find or to reaffirm a moral foundation for their life and for the life of their children, their religious community, and their society.The fact that the commandments are put negatively is immensely important, for it means that the community that claims these commandments and builds on them has to work out for itself the positive import of not having other gods, not worshipping idols, not profaning the sabbath, not killing and stealing, and committing adultery. Put negatively, these commitments become the groundwork for a humanly free and responsible search for the will of God for individual, family, and corporate life today and in any day.It is true that the commandments originate in ancient Israel, are central to the faith of prophets, priests, and sages, and are claimed and made foundational by Jesus for the Christian community. But these commandments also share much with, for example, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has been presented by the United Nations for adoption by all the nations of earth.The Ten Commandments and Human Rights seeks to show how to avoid moralistic use of the Ten Commandments in religious life today while still affirming that there are absolutely foundational prohibitions that can and must guide the moral life of all peoples. The Ten Commandments need very little revision in order to become such a foundation for a free and responsible life today.
Human Rights
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Author : Douglas J. Elwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Human Rights written by Douglas J. Elwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Religion categories.
If God Were A Human Rights Activist
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Author : Boaventura de Sousa Santos
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 2015-04-29
If God Were A Human Rights Activist written by Boaventura de Sousa Santos and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-29 with Political Science categories.
We live in a time when the most appalling social injustices and unjust human sufferings no longer seem to generate the moral indignation and the political will needed both to combat them effectively and to create a more just and fair society. If God Were a Human Rights Activist aims to strengthen the organization and the determination of all those who have not given up the struggle for a better society, and specifically those that have done so under the banner of human rights. It discusses the challenges to human rights arising from religious movements and political theologies that claim the presence of religion in the public sphere. Increasingly globalized, such movements and the theologies sustaining them promote discourses of human dignity that rival, and often contradict, the one underlying secular human rights. Conventional or hegemonic human rights thinking lacks the necessary theoretical and analytical tools to position itself in relation to such movements and theologies; even worse, it does not understand the importance of doing so. It applies the same abstract recipe across the board, hoping that thereby the nature of alternative discourses and ideologies will be reduced to local specificities with no impact on the universal canon of human rights. As this strategy proves increasingly lacking, this book aims to demonstrate that only a counter-hegemonic conception of human rights can adequately face such challenges.
Human Rights And The Image Of God
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Author : Roger Ruston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Human Rights And The Image Of God written by Roger Ruston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Political Science categories.
An ideal textbook for this rapidly expanding area of study. Fills a gap in the market for a well balanced critical analysis of the relationship between Christian theology and human rights.
A Theology Of Reconstruction
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Author : Charles Villa-Vicencio
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1992-08-20
A Theology Of Reconstruction written by Charles Villa-Vicencio and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-08-20 with Business & Economics categories.
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Human Rights
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Author : Nompumelelo Real Kunene
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-06-26
Human Rights written by Nompumelelo Real Kunene and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-26 with categories.
HUMAN RIGHTS GOD GIVEN FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Business-School-Community-Church You really don't have to be politically involved, to learn about your human rights. All human beings are entitled to them and you can never ever be prohibited from your own HUMAN RIGHTS. These are God given fundamental rights and freedoms! Human rights are not just about the law; thus, human rights are non-discriminatory... meaning that all human beings are entitled to them! I believe that we need to challenge ourselves to turn our resilience into our platform to be true advocates for all human rights. It doesn't matter where we are born or what kind of a family we are born into, we all have the internal recognition of the moral quality of one's motives and actions. I think if we can all do that, we would see massive social change, just tapping into the heart of humanity. We are all born into this world and should be given the same opportunities and treat each other in such a way as proper to the relation of a brother. The specific nature of human rights implies that they have roots that are deeper and less subject to human decisions than legal enactment. Several of these rights can also have implications for relations among individuals, because they are founded on values that are intuitive - self-respect, equality, impartiality, respect and independence. Usually, when our rights are being recognized, they go almost overlooked, but it is only when they are being breached that we advocate. My intention of writing this book is to help heal the world with my own humanity, and bridge those gaps. This is a comprehensive guide to provide legal information about human rights to the public. "Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." Isaiah 1:17 ESV. Nompumelelo Real Kunene is a highly sought after energetic certified Les Brown International speaker. Real is also a coach, mentor and an eMCee, well known for encouraging many to rise from mediocrity into greatness. Her vision is not only to motivate but also to empower audiences with a fresh perspective inspiration they require to pursue success and drive sustainable outcomes, in a seriously funny way. Real's mission is to meet the needs and transform lives of her clients and her audience. Her book "Rise to Greater Heights" has inspired and empowered many to pursue their personal and professional passion to become go-getters. Ms. Kunene's goal is to: study your current situation, identify limiting beliefs, then design a plan of inspired action to empower you to achieve specific outcomes in your life. Real Kunene wears many hats, as a CEO, Author, Strategist, Trainer, Philanthropist, Diplomacy Protocol Officer, International Human Rights Analyst and a Commissioner for Oaths, following her dreams gave her purpose to see her goals through and understand that she does have everything she needs to reach her full potential. Hebrews 11, Psalms 27 and 40, keeps her to rise to greater heights.
Legitimizing Human Rights
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Author : Angus J.L. Menuge
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Legitimizing Human Rights written by Angus J.L. Menuge and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Political Science categories.
When does the exercise of an interest constitute a human right? The contributors to Menuge’s edited collection offer a range of secular and religious responses to this fundamental question of the legitimacy of human rights claims. The first section evaluates the plausibility of natural and transcendent foundations for human rights. A further section explores the nature of religious freedom and the vexed question of its proper limits as it arises in the US, European, and global contexts. The final section explores the pragmatic justification of human rights: how do we motivate the recognition and enforcement of human rights in the real world? This topical book should be of interest to a range of academics from disciplines spanning law, philosophy, religion and politics.