Religion or rights: The higher moral ground.

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The article offers a theological response to the landmark decision made by the highest civil court in Malaysia which overturned an Islamic court (Syariah) ruling that prohibits Muslim men from cross-dressing, as unconstitutional and void as the state law contravened a slew of fundamental liberties. The article offers a way out of the impasse of claiming ascendency over religion and rights.

Period1 Jan 2015

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  • TitleReligion or rights: The higher moral ground
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe First (Newsletter of the Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church)
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size500-600 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    Date1/01/15
    DescriptionThe article offers a theological response to the landmark decision made by the highest civil court in Malaysia which overturned an Islamic court (Syariah) ruling that prohibits Muslim men from cross-dressing, as unconstitutional and void as the state law contravened a slew of fundamental liberties. The article offers a way out of the impasse of claiming ascendency over religion and rights.
    Producer/AuthorCatholic Theological Ethics in the World Church
    URLhttps://catholicethics.com/forum/religion-or-rights-the-higher-moral-ground/
    PersonsSharon Bong
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Keywords

  • Sexuality rights
  • Islamic court
  • Malaysia