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equality and human rights (non religious (all people are born with rights…
equality and human rights
human rights are the basic freedoms to which all humans are entitled
the UN sights 30 basic rights that are universal: the right to life, freedom to religion all are born free and equal, freedom of speech
religious
no christian rejects all human rights but they do think their belief in god adds a distinct dimension
This is because ‘human rights’ shouldn’t simply be authoritative because they are enforced by a State – the Nazi regime is a good example of this
Human rights are only authoritative if they are backed up by God
non religious
all people are born with rights and dignities and deserve to be treated with respect
its a part of the natural order of things
there is no appeal to god or higher being
avoids repeating mistakes from the past
they should surrender basic human freedom in exchange for society protecting their rights
Desmond Tutu
first black archbishop of cape town and johannesburg.
encouraged reconciliation of factions associated with apartheid
became the voice of silenced black people
he appointed Tutu chairperson of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.
What does Justitia et Pax identify as three theological approaches to the justification of human rights?
A third approach takes the event of the justification of sinners through the grace of God to be the basis of freedom and from there proceeds to the responsibility of persons for their neighbours.
St Paul thought that jesus death saved believers and 'you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness
The first approach proceeds from the creation and considers the source for human rights to be implicit in natural law.
thomas aquinas believed that god had written laws into the universe that humans could understand using their reason. they include preserving life and learning
A second approach insists upon the experience of God's covenant with his people. The New Covenant in Christ is the criterion for dealing with historically developed natural and human rights.
jesus sets up a new covenant / special relationship with believers. in return for protection and salvation, people are committed to doing what god wants. this may include supporting human rights