Religion in Process: An Approach Inspired by Human Dignity, Rights, and Reasonableness
Johannes A. van der Ven, "Religion in Process: An Approach Inspired by Human Dignity, Rights, and Reasonableness "
English | ISBN: 3030583902 | 2020 | 191 pages | EPUB, PDF | 709 KB + 3 MB
English | ISBN: 3030583902 | 2020 | 191 pages | EPUB, PDF | 709 KB + 3 MB
This book argues that contemporary Christianity is in crisis because freedom of religion is concealed and under pressure by secularization and migration. A drastic change is necessary - in the Catholic Church at first - from a God-given hierarchical structure to a democratic religion that rests on human dignity and human rights.The text conveys that such a change -that should happen from within- will put an end to challenges such as in Catholicism where outside human rights are promoted, but from inside a different story is told. Cultural change in religion is also covered with the move from centuries-old dictates to the reasonable justification of freedom of experiences, symbols, rituals and inter-religious intercourse as well as the cross communication between believers and non-believers alike. This approach makes religion an as yet unfinished religion. The text appeals to researchers and academics working in human rights and religion.