Western Europe
Religious Freedom and the Rule of the Clan in Muslim Societies
Mark Weiner Monday, 13 June 2011
"Clan rule"—social organization based on extended kinship networks—plays an important role in restricting individual freedom in Muslim-majority states. To advance religious liberty in Muslim-majority societies, the rule of the clan must be transformed into the rule of law.
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International Relations, Religion, and the Transcendent
Simon Polinder Monday, 29 November 2010
A review of Edy Korthals Altes, Spiritual Awakening: The Hidden Key to Peace and Security, Just and Sustainable Economics, A Responsible European Union (Leuven: Peeters, 2008).
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A Historical Context for Middle Eastern Democracy
Thomas Moore Thursday, 16 September 2010
A review of Bernard Lewis, Faith and Power: Religion and Politics in the Middle East (Oxford University Press, 2010). [FREE]
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Legal Status of Religious Organizations: A Comparative Overview
W. Cole Durham, Jr. Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Modern societies are experiencing increased pluralism, and the need to respond in fair ways to different religious communities has created the need for neutral legal structures that are easily adaptable. [FREE]
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The Religion-State Relationship in Europe
Rik Torfs Tuesday, 6 July 2010
European systems share specific values and approaches that indicate a coherent European model for religion-state relationships, characterized by the continuous existence of a two level system.
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The Creation of Muslim Representative Institutions in the “Secular” European States
Silvio Ferrari Tuesday, 6 July 2010
European governments want Muslim communities to organize coherent structures to better interact with the state. As they encourage this process, they should remember three fundamental principles: freedom, cooperation, and autonomy.
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The Dutch Model of Positive Neutrality in European Context
Sophie van Bijsterveld Tuesday, 6 July 2010
The Dutch system of separation of church and state is one of benign, friendly separation. As for the financial relationships between church and state, there are a variety of forms of support.
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Taxing Religious Organizations: A European Perspective
Alain Garay Tuesday, 6 July 2010
The power to tax organizations (and the contributions organizations receive) is not necessarily exercised by the state in a way that is strictly neutral and consistent with the ideals of religious freedom and equality under the law.
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On the Future of French Muslims
Karin Christianson Tuesday, 8 June 2010
As it seeks to carve out a new identity, France has the opportunity to lead its neighbors in commencing a fruitful dialogue with its Muslim communities and pursuing integration methods that promote inclusion rather than exclusion and the targeting of immigrants.
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Reflecting Ethically with British Army Chaplains
Andrew Todd Wednesday, 16 December 2009
In the context of Just War thinking, we need to ask: How do we continue to inculcate a military culture which equips soldiers to bring about jus in bello and jus in pace?
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