Religious Symbols in Public Spaces: Ethical and Legal Arguments: Andrés Ollero

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Spaces ◽  
Religious Symbols ◽  
Legal Arguments

The inclusion of nonreligion in religion and human rights

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori G. Beaman ◽  
Cory Steele ◽  
Keelin Pringnitz
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Belief ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
State Spaces ◽  
Religious Symbols ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Religious Establishment

An aspect of the protection of religious belief and expression is the protection of those who are nonreligious. Though this may seem counter-intuitive, the rising number of ‘nones’ in many countries reveals the extent to which religious establishments shape day-to-day life in a manner that is experienced as coercive by the nonreligious. Examples include: the recitation of prayers in state spaces (municipal councils, legislatures); the display of religious symbols in schools or legislative bodies; the performance of religious rituals such as baptism to ensure one’s children have access to schools and so on. This article examines the growing area of tension between ‘the religious’ and ‘the nonreligious’ using the examples of the display of majoritarian religious symbols in public spaces and religion in education to explore: (1) the contours of religious establishment; (2) the narratives of exclusion that are woven through contests between the religious and nonreligious; and (3) the coercive impact of majoritarian religion.

scholarly journals El uso de simbología religiosa dinámica en espacios públicos sanitarios

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacinto J. Marabel Matos
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Unresolved Issue ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Religious Symbols ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
The Right

El reconocimiento del uso de símbolos religiosos en espacios públicos, no obstante su vinculación al derecho de libertad religiosa del 16 CE, es una cuestión controvertida y aún no resuelta que demanda soluciones urgentes y decidas por nuestra sociedad, cuya naturaleza es cada día más multicultural. Los puntos de vista en torno a los distintos significados y carácter de estos símbolos, conducen a irresolubles conclusiones doctrinales. Por el contrario, los problemas que en la práctica diaria presenta su uso para el personal y los usuarios de los servicios sanitarios públicos, se resuelven en base al principio de tolerancia. Esta parece ser la línea interpretativa que se inicia con la reciente Sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de 14 de febrero de 2013.The recognition of the use of religious symbols in public spaces, however his connection to the right to religious freedom of 16 CE, is a controversial and unresolved issue that demands urgent and resolute solutions by our society, whose nature is increasingly multicultural. Points of view around the different meanings and character of these symbols, lead to unresolved doctrinal conclusions. Conversely, the problems that presents its use for staff and users of public health services, in daily practice are resolved based on the principle of tolerance. This seems to be the interpretative line that begins with the recent judgment of Tribunal Supremo’s February 14, 2013.

Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our Values: Whose Culture, Whose Heritage, Whose Values?

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori G. Beaman
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Religious Symbols ◽  
Public Debates

AbstractThis article reflects on the question of how culture and religion enter legal cases and public debates about the place of majoritarian religious symbols in diverse societies that have some democratic will to inclusion. In the context of the new diversity, the article considers how the articulation of “our culture and heritage” as a strategy for preserving “formerly” religious symbols and practices in public spaces excludes particular groups from the narrative of who “we” are as a nation. The reader is invited to consider how challenges to such symbols and practices might be articulated as a challenge to privilege and power and that a refusal to acknowledge those power relations puts the reputation of democracy and human rights at risk.

Navigating stigma in neighborhoods and public spaces among transgender and nonbinary adults in New York City.

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-487
Author(s):  
Taylor M. Lampe ◽  
Sari L. Reisner ◽  
Eric W. Schrimshaw ◽  
Asa Radix ◽  
Raiya Mallick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Public Spaces

Reconstruction Of Urban Parks Of Culture And Rest Of The Soviet Period

2019 ◽  
pp. 61-65
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Soviet Period ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Functional Zoning ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
The City

This article analyzes the main problems of urban public spaces, because today public spaces can determine the future of cities. It is noted that parks are multifunctional public spaces in the urban environment, as they are an important element of the citywide system of landscaping and recreation, perform health, cultural, educational, aesthetic and environmental functions. The article notes that the need for easily accessible and well-maintained urban parks remains, however, the state of parks in many cities of Russia remains unsatisfactory, requiring reconstruction. A brief historical background of the Park of Culture and Rest of the Soviet period in Omsk is expounded, the analysis of the existing territory of the Park is presented. It is revealed that the Park, being the largest public space in Omsk, does not meet the requirements of modern urbanism, although it represents a great potential for designing the space for the purpose of recreation of citizens. Performed functional zoning scheme of the territory of the Park in question, where its division into functional areas destined for active recreational users of the Park is presented, considered the interests of senior citizens, people with limited mobility, etc. Reconstruction of Parks of the Soviet period can provide the city with additional recreational opportunities, as well as increase its tourist attractiveness.

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