Freedom of religion / edited by A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght, and B.P. Vermeulen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Beek, A. van de.

Van der Borght, Ed. A. J. G., 1956-

Vermeulen, B. P.

Series:

Studies in Reformed theology ; 19.

Studies in reformed theology, 1571-4799 ; v. 19

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of religion.

Religious pluralism.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The idea of freedom of religion was developed in Europe in the 16th and 17th century in the context of religious diversity as an alternative for religious wars. The concept requires reconsideration in the current globalized culture: religious plurality has increased as has the awareness of the religious potential for social cohesion and for sectarian division and violence. In this volume, legal experts, sociologists, theologians, and philosophers clarify the historical development of the concept, and analyze the present situation in various countries with religious tensions. They propose possible models and solutions, and discuss the fundamental question of whether the Western model of human rights with its separation of religion and state and freedom of religion can be conceived as universal.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / A. Van De Beek , E. Van Der Borght and B. Vermeulen

Introduction / A. Van de Beek , E.A.J.G. Van der Borght and B.P. Vermeulen

The Freedom Of Religion In Article 9 Of The European Convention On Human Rights: Historical Roots And Today’s Dilemma’s / B.P. Vermeulen

Autonomous Communities As A Solution For Ethnic And Religious Freedom In Hungary And Transylvania

Historical And Systematic Reflections / Tamás Juhász

Some Reflections On Religion And Multiculturalism In Romania: Towards A Reappraisal Of The Grammar Of Traditions / Silviu E. Rogobete

Religious Freedom And State Neutrality. The South African Experiment In Religious Rights / Nico Vorster

‘Freedom Of Religion’ In Indonesia: Some Thoughts From An International Perspective / Huub Lems

Marriage And Religious Freedom / Hildegard Warnink

Freedom Of Religion And Civil Law / Tymen J. Van Der Ploeg

Contractual Religious Freedom / Rik Torfs

Current Options For The Constitutional Implementation Of Religious Freedom / J.M. Vorster

Being Church And Freedom Of Religion–The Function And Ambit Of Religious Freedom / Pieter Coertzen

State, Church And Civil Society. An Analysis Of Two Recent Ecclesial Documents / Eduardus Van Der Borght

To Be Free, Religion Should Keep Herself Free / Abraham Van de Beek

Religion And Violence / Paul Cliteur

Challenges And Dilemmas / A. Van de Beek , E.A.J.G. Van der Borght and B.P. Vermeulen

List Of Contributors / A. Van De Beek , E. Van Der Borght and B. Vermeulen

Index / A. Van De Beek , E. Van Der Borght and B. Vermeulen.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-94870-9

9786612948701

90-04-19363-4

OCLC:

692724526

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004158078.i-269 DOI