Does Human Rights Need God?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 |
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第 53 頁
It seems that a victim would appeal to his or her society for justice when he or she
could be harmed or when he or she has already been harmed by another
individual member of that same society. It also seems that such an appeal to
society ...
It seems that a victim would appeal to his or her society for justice when he or she
could be harmed or when he or she has already been harmed by another
individual member of that same society. It also seems that such an appeal to
society ...
第 83 頁
Although this school of thought did not elaborate upon the meaning of justice, its
adherents asserted that without cooperation, human beings will not be able to
overcome injustice (zulm) or establish justice ('adl); instead, the strong will violate
...
Although this school of thought did not elaborate upon the meaning of justice, its
adherents asserted that without cooperation, human beings will not be able to
overcome injustice (zulm) or establish justice ('adl); instead, the strong will violate
...
第 84 頁
In addition, the imperative of justice is tied to the obligations of enjoining the good
and forbidding the evil, and the necessity of bearing witness on God's behalf.
Although the Qur'an does not define the constituent elements of justice, and in
fact ...
In addition, the imperative of justice is tied to the obligations of enjoining the good
and forbidding the evil, and the necessity of bearing witness on God's behalf.
Although the Qur'an does not define the constituent elements of justice, and in
fact ...
第 85 頁
dition on justice. Both the apologetic and the puritan orientations, which are the
two predominant trends in modern Islam, have largely ignored the paradigm of
human diversity and difference as a necessary means to the fulfillment of the ...
dition on justice. Both the apologetic and the puritan orientations, which are the
two predominant trends in modern Islam, have largely ignored the paradigm of
human diversity and difference as a necessary means to the fulfillment of the ...
第 86 頁
It is important to note, however, that, considering the primacy of justice in the Qur'
anic discourse is coupled with the notions of human vicegerency, and that the
divine charge of justice has been delegated to humanity at large, it is plausible to
...
It is important to note, however, that, considering the primacy of justice in the Qur'
anic discourse is coupled with the notions of human vicegerency, and that the
divine charge of justice has been delegated to humanity at large, it is plausible to
...
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Enduring Change Confucianism and the Prospect of Human Rights | 100 |
Secular Responses | 129 |
Natural Law and Human Rights A Conversation | 131 |
Religion Religions and Human Rights | 140 |
Regional Experiences | 195 |
The IsraeliPalestinian Conflict of Rights Is God the Only Problem? | 197 |
God the Devil and Human Rights A South African Perspective | 217 |
What Kind of God Does Human Rights Require? | 235 |
Religious Freedom A Legacy to Reclaim | 260 |
Afterword | 282 |
Endnotes | 285 |
The Challenge of Religious Fundamentalism to the Liberty and Equality Rights of Women An Analysis under the United Nations Charter | 150 |
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第 260 頁 - Areopagitica: And though all the winds of doctrine were let loose to play upon the earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously, by licensing and prohibiting, to misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse, in a free and open encounter? 4
第 176 頁 - solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare of a democratic society?
第 261 頁 - state may stand and best bee maintained . . . with a full libertie in religious concernements; and that true pietye rightly grounded upon gospel principles, will give the best and greatest security to sovereignetye, and will lay in the hearts of men the strongest obligations to true loyalty.
第 260 頁 - a fundamental and undeniable truth That religion or the duty which we owe to our creator and the manner of discharging it can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence. The religion, then, of every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of every man; and it is the right of every man to exercise it as these may dictate. 5
第 168 頁 - pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in cooperation with the Organization for the achievement of the purposes set
第 177 頁 - engage in any activity or perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein?
書目資訊
| 書名 | Does Human Rights Need God? The Eerdmans Religion, Ethics, and Public Life Series |
| 編者 | Elizabeth M. Bucar, Barbra Barnett |
| 出版者 | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2005 |
| ISBN | 0802829058, 9780802829054 |
| 頁數 | 391 頁 |
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