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16 May 2008

The role of the church - preview

Nicholas Sagovsky examines the significance of human rights for the churches

The affirmation of human rights is a major way of defending the dignity of each human being
  • It is an effective tool for ensuring that certain sorts of behaviour are, in every land and under all circumstances, rejected as completely unacceptable
  • Human rights have a key role in setting social priorities such as freedom of speech, universal education and healthcare, and, now, care for the environment
  • By working for human rights the churches can make common cause with those of other faiths, or none, who share broadly similar goals
  • All the major churches now recognise the importance of human rights

  • Nicholas Sagovsky

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