Religions have been the enemies of prejudice based on stereotypes and class judgments based on illusion and scapegoating at their best. The concern of religions for human dignity have included concern that the human potential of all be respect and developed. Religions provide a positive vision of peace which will help lead to the full realization of the human rights of all. That vision of peace includes the right of religions to respect for the integrity of their beliefs and to the strength with which they are held. Often human rights theories have been accused of working out of negative visions of peace as the absence of conflict.
Religions have a positive vision of peace coming from their most basic beliefs.
This positive vision of peace can help to motivate for the building up of a world and social order rooted in respect for the human dignity of all, the basis for peace with justice 9. Religions provide motivation for people to become involved in movements for human rights and social justice. Many of the great heroes in the history of humankind's search for a life of human dignity and peace have been great religious figures. Workers for peace with justice throughout history have often been motivated by the ideals and beliefs of their respective religions. The ethical and religious formation of religions can help to swell the ranks of those whose seek to build such a world.