Why Religious Freedom Matters by Allen D. Hertzke - 9780268211066

Name: Why Religious Freedom Matters by Allen D. Hertzke - 9780268211066
Brand: University of Notre Dame Press

University of Notre Dame Press

Why Religious Freedom MattersHuman Rights and Human Flourishing\nAuthor(s): Allen D. Hertzke\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Notre Dame Press, United States\nImprint: University of Notre Dame Press\nISBN-13: 9780268211066, 978-0268211066\nSynopsis\nMarshalling unprecedented global scholarship, Allen Hertzke demonstrates how religious freedom is pivotal to democratic, peaceful, and flourishing societies.\n\nThe twenty-first century has witnessed a rising crisis of religious repression and persecution. In Why Religious Freedom Matters, Allen Hertzke synthesizes vast evidence from history, ethnography, and worldwide statistical analyses to make the compelling empirical case for the role of religious liberty in shaping a better global future.\n\nIn rich detail, Hertzke demonstrates how religious freedom nurtures democracy, fosters prosperity, and cultivates international peace. The book also reveals the surprising ways that religious liberty and equality unleash personal agen.