Freedom of religion / edited by A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght, and B.P. Vermeulen.

• Superior document: Studies in reformed theology, v. 19.
• TeilnehmendeR: Beek, A. van de.; Borght, Ed. A. J. G. van der, 1956-; Vermeulen, B. P.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2010.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in Reformed theology ; 19.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (276 pages)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; Introduction /; The Freedom Of Religion In Article 9 Of The European Convention On Human Rights: Historical Roots And Today’s Dilemma’s /; Autonomous Communities As A Solution For Ethnic And Religious Freedom In Hungary And Transylvania--Historical And Systematic Reflections /; Some Reflections On Religion And Multiculturalism In Romania: Towards A Reappraisal Of The Grammar Of Traditions /; Religious Freedom And State Neutrality. The South African Experiment In Religious Rights /; ‘Freedom Of Religion’ In Indonesia: Some Thoughts From An International Perspective /; Marriage And Religious Freedom /; Freedom Of Religion And Civil Law /; Contractual Religious Freedom /; Current Options For The Constitutional Implementation Of Religious Freedom /; Being Church And Freedom Of Religion–The Function And Ambit Of Religious Freedom /; State, Church And Civil Society. An Analysis Of Two Recent Ecclesial Documents /; To Be Free, Religion Should Keep Herself Free /; Religion And Violence /; Challenges And Dilemmas /; List Of Contributors /; Index /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 1282948709; 9786612948701; 9004193634
• ISSN: 1571-4799
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by A. van de Beek, E.A.J.G. Van der Borght, and B.P. Vermeulen.

The idea of freedom of religion was developed in Europe in the 16th and 17th century in the context of religious diversity as an alternative for religious wars. The concept requires reconsideration in the current globalized culture: religious plurality has increased as has the awareness of the religious potential for social cohesion and for sectarian division and violence. In this volume, legal experts, sociologists, theologians, and philosophers clarify the historical development of the concept, and analyze the present situation in various countries with religious tensions. They propose possible models and solutions, and discuss the fundamental question of whether the Western model of human rights with its separation of religion and state and freedom of religion can be conceived as universal.