scholarly journals Book review: Christianity and human rights. Perspectives from Hungary. Edited by András Koltay

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-161
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Fejes
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Scientific Debate ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
European Culture ◽  
Individual Concepts ◽  
Different Cultures

Christianity has played a crucial role in building and maintaining civilisation and cultures in Europe until this very day. People living on the continent share the legacy of antiquity and Christianity in balance, while respecting the values of religion and still maintaining neutrality in their constitutional systems. This causes the question to stand, whether Christianity still is a part of European culture, and if so, in what religious, political or cultural ways.All these questions are examined in the volume, which incorporates 16 studies of various authors. Essays show clearly that not only the merge of different cultures, disputes of interests, the connection between law and religion, but also and mainly the ideas of Christianity are all special legal theories and questions waiting to be examined.Even though the various academics contributing to this volume have their own individual concepts and different views, most of the studies concentrate on problems and questions of basic freedoms, such as human dignity, freedom of speech and religious freedom. As it is stated by the Editor in the foreword, all 16 studies are written in English by academics from different research institutes all over Hungary, also easily accessible internationally, inviting researchers to contribute to this international scientific debate.

scholarly journals Religious freedom as a universal value

2019 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Natalia Kutuzova
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
Freedom Of Religion ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Freedom Of Thought ◽  
The Right

The article substantiates the universal value of religious freedom, based on the fundamental human right to freedom of religion and belief. Referring to the relevant international documents, the author reveals the content of the concept of "religious freedom" and concludes that there are two basic values at the heart of human rights: human dignity and equality. Only a systematic approach to freedom of religion in the human rights complex gives them universal value. There are two components to freedom of religion (belief): freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; the right to profess one's religion or belief. Religious freedom has both a universal and a private dimension. Being secular in nature, freedom of religion is especially evident in modern societies, which secularity and inclusivity empowers people to decide for themselves about their religiosity. The article deals with the restrictions that exist for religious freedom. Often the right to practice one's religion comes into conflict with different rights of other people. The protection of these rights must come from the principles of non-discrimination, neutrality and impartiality, respect for the right to religion, pluralism and tolerance, institutional and personal autonomy, lack of a hierarchy of human rights. The article argues that religious freedom is a universal value and right in the human rights complex.

scholarly journals Human dignity and religious freedom in the context of post-secular dialogue

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (19) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Tetyana Prodan
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Religion And Politics ◽  
Scientific Discourse ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Historical Experience ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
The Past

Over the past few years, especially after the events of EuroMaydan, called the Revolution of Dignity. the issue of human dignity is actively discussed in various socio-cultural contexts. In modern scientific discourse, the issue of human dignity is embodied in numerous concepts on the brink of law, ethics, religion and politics. A turning point in the understanding and meaning of human dignity as an egalitarian concept was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), as a consequence of the terrible historical experience after two world wars.

scholarly journals Hukuman Pelaku Penodaan Agama Menurut al-Sunnah Dalam Perspektif Hak Asasi Manusia

KALAM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Muh. Tasrif
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Public Debate ◽  
Freedom Of Religion ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Reform Era ◽  
Presidential Decree ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Republic

This paper discusses human right and the law of In the Reform Era, the existence of the Republic of Indonesia Presidential Decree No. 1/1965 About Prevention against Blasphemy came into a public debate. Many observers and human rights activists saw that the law is not compatible with the principles of freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution of 1945 and human rights. On the contrary, many leaders of Islamic organizations saw that the Law is in accordance with respect for religious freedom. Based on this context, it is interesting to raise questions of how to understand blasphemy in Islam in the perspective of human rights and its implications upon the Law in Indonesia. To answer the questions, I attempt to explain the terms used in conceptualizing actions of blasphemy. The explanation is followed by looking at forms of action of the Prophet Muhammad against perpetrators of blasphemy and interpreting it with the perspective of human rights and its implications upon the law in Indonesia. In this article, it is argued that measures of ignorance, rejection, abuse, and insult against the religion of Islam did not cause the Prophet punish the actors. The Prophet punished the actors based on that the actions had prevented Muslims from practicing their religion.In the perspective of human rights, to express a particular interpretation of religion and to seek support for the interpretation become part of freedom of religion and belief and also part of freedom of speech. For this reason, to put forward an interpretation of any religion can not be punished.

Algunas manifestaciones de la libertad de conciencia en una sociedad globalizada

2014 ◽  
pp. 2027-2043
Author(s):  
Lorenzo MARTÍN-RETORTILLO BAQUER
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Religious Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
Derechos Humanos ◽  
European Court ◽  
Different Cultures

LABURPENA: Giza Eskubideen Europako Auzitegiaren duela gutxiko bi ebazpenek erakutsi dute kultura ezberdinen ezaugarriek erlijio-askatasuna mugatu dezaketela. Alde batetik, Holandako talde erlijioso baten kasua dugu. Brasildik jasotako ohitura baten eraginez, gurtzaren ekintza garrantzitsuenetako bat substantzia haluzinogeno baten kontsumoa da, drogen aurkako legediak berariaz debekatzen duena. Bestetik, erlijio sunita Ahmadiyya fedeagatik aldatzearen ondorioz jazarpena jasaten duen pakistandarraren kasua dugu. Bere herrialdetik ihes egin eta Frantzian babesa eskatu behar izan du, jakinik Pakistanera itzultzera behartzen badute, tratu txarrak jasotzeko arriskuan egongo dela. RESUMEN: Dos recientes decisiones del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos ilustran acerca de cómo la influencia de las peculiaridades de distintas culturas puede afectar al ejercicio de la libertad religiosa. Uno de los supuestos, ofrece el caso de un grupo religioso establecido en Holanda y que, por influencia brasileña, considera como uno de los más importantes actos del culto el consumo de una sustancia alucinógena que está expresamente prohibida por la legislación antidroga. El otro caso contempla las persecuciones de que es objeto en Paquistán un sunita por cambiar de religión y pasar a profesar la fe ahmadia. Hasta el punto de tener que escapar del país, lo que le lleva a refugiarse en Francia, donde pedirá asilo. Con el riesgo de que, si es expulsado a su país, se expone a ser objeto de malos tratos. ABSTRACT: Two recent decisions by the European Court of Human Rights show how the influence of the peculiarities of different cultures can have an impact in the exercise of the religious freedom. One of the cases offers the case of a religious group in Holland and that due to Brazilian influence considers one of its more important worshipping acts the use of one hallucinogenic substance totally barred by the antidrug legislation. The other case considers the prosecutions suffered by a sunni in Pakistan for having changed religion and been practicing the ahmadian faith. To the point of eventually escaping from the country which brings him to look for shelter in France where he will ask for asylum. There is the risk that if he is expelled to his country it might be exposed to abuses.

scholarly journals Universality and cultural diversity

2006 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricio Ventura-Juncá
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Experimental Science ◽  
Universal Principle ◽  
A Value ◽  
Different Cultures

L’articolo è incentrato sul tema della universalità e della diversità culturale nell’ambito dell bioetica, e mostra come questi elementi appaiono nella Dichiarazione Universale su Bioetica e Diritti Umani dell’UNESCO, che è stata il risultato di un lungo e fruttuoso dialogo, in cui i rappresentanti di molti paesi e culture hanno presero parte attiva. La diversità culturale esiste: è un fatto, riconosciuto oggi come una ricchezza grande per l’umanità; ma allo stesso tempo nella scienza sperimentale e nella filosofia, lo spirito umano cerca sempre l’universalità. In questo senso la bioetica non fa eccezione. Il primo e basilare principio universale stabilito nella Dichiarazione dell’UNESCO è quello di dignità umana. Questo concetto è la pietra angolare che sostiene gli altri principi -come il rispetto per la vita e il consenso informato. La dignità umana è un valore di ordine più alto e nonostante le differenze culturali è riconosciuto ovunque. È possibile, tuttavia, che in culture diverse esso possa essere compreso da prospettive differenti e con gradi di enfasi diversi. ---------- This article is about universality and cultural diversity in the field of bioethics, showing how these elements appear into the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, that has been the result of a lengthy and fruitful dialogue, in which representatives of many countries and cultures took an active part. Cultural diversity exists: it is a fact, recognized today as a great wealth for mankind, but at the same time in both experimental science and philosophy, the human spirit always seeks universality. Bioethics is no exception. The first and basic universal principle established in the UNESCO Declaration is that of human dignity. This concept is the corner stone that supports the other principles – like respect for life and informed consent. Human dignity is a value of the highest order and despite cultural differences it is recognized worldwide. Possibly, however, in different cultures it may be understood from different perspectives and with different degrees of emphasis.

scholarly journals Liberdade de expressão e ponderação de valores: tutela da dignidade da pessoa humana versus hate speech

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (40) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaianny Saionara Macena de Araújo ◽  
Magno Gurgel Saraiva ◽  
Adriano Marteleto Godinho
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Hate Speech ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Civil Liberties ◽  
Civil Liability ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
The Social

RESUMOEste trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver a discussão sobre a liberdade de expressão e seu conflito com o discurso de ódio no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. Deste modo, expõe-se o entendimento e a dimensão do discurso de ódio, assim como sua resolução diante de casos concretos e a reparação civil pelos danos oriundos. Neste contexto, a Ciência Jurídica não pode ser indiferente ao conteúdo dessas normas, tampouco à sua capacidade de adequação aos problemas sociais. O exercício das liberdades civis, sob este prisma, tem muito a ser enriquecido, à medida que se expande a compreensão – antes eminentemente limitada à esfera normativa privada – e passa a tratar da proteção e garantia de direitos com uma preocupação finalística que deve cuidar evidentemente dos direitos humanos, de sua validade fundada tanto na lei, quanto na Constituição, e de sua real eficácia em favor da dignidade humana.PALAVRAS-CHAVEDireitos Humanos. Direitos Fundamentais. Discurso de ódio. Dignidade da pessoa humana. Liberdade de expressão. ABSTRACTThis paper aims to develop the discussion about freedom of expression and hate speech in the Brazilian legal system. Thus, it shows the concept and dimension of hate speech, as well as the resolution in specific cases and the civil liability for damages. In this sense, Law can’t be indifferent to the content of these rules, neither to its adequation capacity towards the social problems. The exercise of civil liberties, based on this conception, has a lot to be enriched, as far as it expands the understanding – previously limited eminently to the private normative sphere – and moves on to the protection and guarantee of rights with a concern that obviously has to take care of human rights, as well as its real effectiveness in favor of human dignity.KEYWORDSHuman rights. Fundamental rights. Hate speech. Human dignity. Freedom of speech.

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