Religion and Public Policy
Religion and Public Policy by Sumner B. Twiss, published by Cambridge University Press on February 26, 2015, is an illustrated edition comprising 372 pages. This book addresses two central issues in contemporary society: the interplay between human rights and religion, and the influence of religion on enduring conflicts related to war and peace. Through a collection of chapters, it presents a vision for achieving a liberal peace and a just society that respects human rights while acknowledging the constructive roles of religious ideas and institutions.
Readers will find a thorough examination of various topics, including the justification of human rights, the significance of religious liberty, and the implications of extending human rights protections to other species. The book also delves into the comparative study of religious ethics, just war theory, and the role of religion in conflict resolution and diplomacy. By exploring the tensions that arise from religious involvement in public policy, this work offers a multifaceted perspective on the relationship between religion, ethics, and state practices, making it a significant contribution to the fields of political science and human rights.
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This book pivots around two principal concerns in the modern world: the nature and practice of human rights in relation to religion, and the role of religion in perennial issues of war and peace. Taken collectively, the chapters articulate a vision for achieving a liberal peace and a just society firmly grounded in respect for human rights, while working in tandem with the constructive roles that religious ideas, leaders, and institutions can play even amid cultural difference. Topics covered include: the status and justification of human rights; the meaning and significance of religious liberty; whether human rights protections ought to be extended to other species; how the comparative study of religious ethics ought to proceed; the nature, limits, and future development of just war thinking; the role of religion and human rights in conflict resolution, diplomacy, and peace-building; and the tensions raised by religious involvement in public policy and state institutional practices. Featuring a group of distinguished contributors, this is a multifaceted and original exploration of the aforementioned themes.
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