The ambivalent impact of religion on human rights: empirical studies in Europe, Africa and Asia

This volume presents the most recent joint study of the research group Religion and Human Rights. This text is comprised of studies carried out in twelve countries and divided into three parts according to their respective tree continents. Almost 10,000 youths have participated and all chapters deal...

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Contributors: Ziebertz, Hans-Georg 1956- (Editor) ; Zaccaria, Francesco 1978- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cham, Switzerland Springer [2021]
In: Religion and human rights (volume 7)
Year: 2021
Series/Journal:Religion and human rights volume 7
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Human rights / Comparative religion / Empirical social research
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AX Inter-religious relations
XA Law
Further subjects:B Human rights - Religious aspects
B Collection of essays
B Droits de l'homme (Droit international) - Aspect religieux
B Human Rights Religious aspects
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Summary:This volume presents the most recent joint study of the research group Religion and Human Rights. This text is comprised of studies carried out in twelve countries and divided into three parts according to their respective tree continents. Almost 10,000 youths have participated and all chapters deal with the question of whether and to what extent religious or worldview convictions hinder or favor the support of human rights. Studies are comparative on multiple levels because of the many religious groups and countries. The studies take into account personal, religious and socio-cultural differences, showing the ambivalent role of religion in the striving to make the world safer, more democratic, just, and compassionate thru human rights. This text appeals to students and researchers
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:vi, 349 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm
ISBN:978-3-030-70403-2
3-030-70403-3