Can God and Caesar Coexist?
Book Description
Father Robert F. Drinan presents a compelling examination of one of humanity's most enduring challenges: how societies can honor both religious conviction and civic responsibility. Drawing from his extensive legal and theological background, Drinan investigates the current state of religious liberty across diverse global communities, revealing significant gaps in international protections for faith-based practices.
This thoughtful analysis demonstrates how existing international frameworks fall short of safeguarding religious expression, despite widespread declarations supporting such freedoms. Drinan argues that the absence of enforceable legal mechanisms allows governments to suppress religious minorities with impunity, creating a troubling disconnect between proclaimed ideals and lived reality.
The book traverses various religious and political landscapes, examining how Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Communist societies navigate the tension between maintaining social cohesion and respecting individual spiritual autonomy. Through this cross-cultural lens, readers gain insight into the complex dynamics that emerge when religious doctrine intersects with state authority.
For those seeking to understand the delicate balance between spiritual freedom and social order, Drinan offers both sobering realities and pathways forward. His work illuminates how the international community might develop more effective instruments to protect religious liberty while fostering pluralistic societies. This exploration proves particularly valuable for readers interested in the intersection of faith, justice, and human rights in our interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 272 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Political Freedom & Security
- ✓ Explore Religion, Politics & State
- ✓ Explore International law
- ✓ Explore POLITICAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Freedom of religion (International law)
- ✓ Explore Freedom of religion
- ✓ Explore Human Rights
