The Ambivalent Impact of Religion on Human Rights: Empirical Studies in Europe, Africa and Asia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783030704063)

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.

Author: Hans-Georg Ziebertz
ISBN-10: 3030704068
ISBN-13: 9783030704063
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 11/17/2022
Pages: 349
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d