Can God and Caesar Coexist?
Subtitle: Balancing Religious Freedom and International Law
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: August 11, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780300100860
Subjects: Jurisprudence & General Issues; Religion - Socialissues; Law; International; Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights; Religion, Politics & State; Religion / Church & State; General; Freedom of religion; Freedom of religion (Internati; Freedom of religion (International law)
Description: "In this book, Father Drinan explores the state of religious freedom worldwide, arguing that international law and legal institutions have not gone far enough to protect religious freedom. The international community, says Father Drinan, has been slow to recognize the urgent need of balancing the requirements of a pluralistic society with the demands of religious freedom." "Despite numerous proclamations from the United Nations and from individual nations about the importance of religious freedom, says Father Drinan, there is still no covenant, legally binding instrument, or world tribunal to monitor freedom of religion. Drinan explores the status of religious freedom in certain Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Communist societies whose doctrines may promote intolerance. And he asserts that the silence of international law allows nations to continue to punish persons who practice a faith viewed unfavorably by the government."--BOOK JACKET.