Religion, Law and the Politics of Ethical Diversity

Name: Religion, Law and the Politics of Ethical Diversity
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This book provides a multidisciplinary and comparative look at the contemporary phenomenon of conscientious objection or contestation in the name of religion and examines the key issues that emerge in terms of citizenship and democracy. These are analysed by looking at the different ways of challenging or contesting a legal obligation on the grounds of religious beliefs and convictions.\n\nThe authors focus on the meaning of conscientious objection which asserts the legitimacy of convictions \u2013 in particular religious convictions \u2013 in determining the personal or collective relevance of the law and of public action. The book begins by examining the main theoretical issues underlying conscientious objection, exploring the implications of the protection of freedom of conscience, the place of religion in the secular public sphere and the recognition and respect of ethical pluralism in society. It then focuses on the question of exemptions and contestations of civil norms, using .