State–Religion Relationships and Human Rights Law
Author | : Jeroen Temperman |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2010-05-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004181496 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004181490 |
Rating | : 4/5 (490 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis State–Religion Relationships and Human Rights Law by : Jeroen Temperman
Download or read book State–Religion Relationships and Human Rights Law written by Jeroen Temperman and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-05-17 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a human rights-based assessment of the various modes of state–religion identification and of the various forms of state practice that surround and characterize these different state–religion models. This book makes a case for the recognition of a state duty to remain impartial with respect to religion or belief in all regards so as to comply with people’s fundamental right to be governed, at all times, in a religiously neutral manner.