Human Rights and Responsibilities in the World Religions (Library of Global Ethics & Religion)

This volume outlines the approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions. Featuring contributions from over 15 scholars, the book covers such key issues as women's rights, the role of international law, and responsibility for the environment. It also includes a "Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions", presented at the third Parliament of the World Religions. Secular Rights And Religious Responsibilities / Joseph Runzo -- The Synergy And Interdependence Of Human Rights, Religion, And Secularism / Abdullahi A. An-naʻim -- Faith, Faiths, And The Future: The First Two Limbs Of Yoga / Arindam Chakrabarti -- The Religious Perspective: Dignity As A Foundation For Human Rights Discourse / Arvind Sharma -- Rats, Cockroaches, And People Like Us: Views Of Humanity And Human Rights / Gerrie Ter Haar -- Humanitarian Intervention, International Law, And The World Religions / Brian D. Lepard -- Human Rights, Environmental Rights, And Religion / James Kellenberger -- Towards A Declaration Of Human Rights By The World's Religions / Arvind Sharma -- A Universal Declaration Of Human Rights By The World's Religions -- A Uiversal Declaration Of Human Rights By The World's Religions: A Jewish Perspective / Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert -- A Christian Response To The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights By The World's Religions / Jerry Irish -- This Tremor Of Western Wisdom: A Muslim Response To Human Rights And The Declaration / Amir Hussain -- Can One Size Fit All? Indic Perspectives On The Declaration Of Human Rights By The World's Religions / Christopher Key Chapple -- Interreligious Dialogue, Globalization, And Human Rights: Buddhist Reflections On Interdependence And The Declaration / David W. Chappell -- Human Rights And Responsibilities: A Confucian Perspective On The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights / John Berthrong -- A Jewish Perspective On Human Rights / Elliot N. Dorff -- Christian Ethics And Human Rights / Philip Quinn -- Buddhism And Human Rights: The Recent Buddhist Discussion And Its Implications For Christianity / James Fredericks -- Rights, Roles, And Reciprocity In Hindu Dharma / Nancy M. Martin -- Confucian Values And Human Rights / Sumner B. Twiss -- The Human Rights Commitment In Modern Islam / Khaled Abou El Fadl. Edited By Joseph Runzo, Nancy M. Martin, And Arvind Sharma. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [365]-371) And Index.

This book outlines approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions.