National and international religious freedom: an essential part of Christian mission in the twenty-first century
It is typical of many faith communities, including Christians, to defend their own rights, while ignoring the rights of others. However, I argue that religious freedom is a biblical mandate, a constitutional right, and an urgent global need. Thus, we defend religious freedom for all faith communitie...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Pennsylvania Press
2016
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Journal of ecumenical studies
Year: 2016, Volume: 51, Issue: 2, Pages: [236]-244 |
| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy BJ Islam CA Christianity KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history XA Law |
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| Summary: | It is typical of many faith communities, including Christians, to defend their own rights, while ignoring the rights of others. However, I argue that religious freedom is a biblical mandate, a constitutional right, and an urgent global need. Thus, we defend religious freedom for all faith communities. In fact, promoting and defending religious freedom for all is an essential part of Christian mission in the twenty-first century. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0558 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of ecumenical studies
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