Religion in Process : An Approach Inspired by Human Dignity, Rights, and Reasonableness (Religion and Human Rights) （2020）

van der Ven, Johannes A.

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2021/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 167 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783030583934

Full Description

This book argues that contemporary Christianity is in crisis because freedom of religion is concealed and under pressure by secularization and migration. A drastic change is necessary - in the Catholic Church at first - from a God-given hierarchical structure to a democratic religion that rests on human dignity and human rights.The text conveys that such a change -that should happen from within- will put an end to challenges such as in Catholicism where outside human rights are promoted, but from inside a different story is told. Cultural change in religion is also covered with the move from centuries-old dictates to the reasonable justification of freedom of experiences, symbols, rituals and inter-religious intercourse as well as the cross communication between believers and non-believers alike. This approach makes religion an as yet unfinished religion.  The text appeals to researchers and academics working in human rights and religion.

Contents

Introduction.- Freedom of Religion.- Religious Forms of Government.- A Test of Reasonable Religion.