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Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice

Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2006 Religion and Human Rights, 1:311–312. Book Review Paul M. Taylor, Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice , Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2006. Paperback. Pp. xxvii, 405. Freedom of religion and belief constitutes one of the most significant rights within international law ; yet, at the same time there are enormous divisions as regards the parameters and boundaries of this right. In light of the significance of religion and belief and the role which religion continues to play within contemporary societies, a number of studies have been published in the past few years; Paul Taylor’s scholarly work provides a useful addition to this growing literature on the subject. The book consists of five chapters, which includes an introductor y and concluding chapter. After the introductory chapter, chapter 2 provides a powerful insight into the contentious area of the free- dom to change or maintain one’s religion or belief. Controversial issues such as the role of the missionaries, proselytism and hate speech are examined with authority and great clarity. Taylor explains that concerns with over-zealous missionary work have led to considerable reservations not only from Muslim states but also http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Religion and Human Rights Brill

Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice

Religion and Human Rights , Volume 1 (3): 311 – Jan 1, 2006

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Brill
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© 2006 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
1871-031X
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1871-0328
DOI
10.1163/187103206781172880
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© Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2006 Religion and Human Rights, 1:311–312. Book Review Paul M. Taylor, Freedom of Religion: UN and European Human Rights Law and Practice , Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2006. Paperback. Pp. xxvii, 405. Freedom of religion and belief constitutes one of the most significant rights within international law ; yet, at the same time there are enormous divisions as regards the parameters and boundaries of this right. In light of the significance of religion and belief and the role which religion continues to play within contemporary societies, a number of studies have been published in the past few years; Paul Taylor’s scholarly work provides a useful addition to this growing literature on the subject. The book consists of five chapters, which includes an introductor y and concluding chapter. After the introductory chapter, chapter 2 provides a powerful insight into the contentious area of the free- dom to change or maintain one’s religion or belief. Controversial issues such as the role of the missionaries, proselytism and hate speech are examined with authority and great clarity. Taylor explains that concerns with over-zealous missionary work have led to considerable reservations not only from Muslim states but also

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Published: Jan 1, 2006

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