Seriously??.. Is that the presumably Religious, Pious, Conservative society of ours??

To make these religious authorities acknowledge their responsibility is a duty that all of international civil society, including religious leaders, must embrace.

Yemeni society has been characterized by moral and religious tolerance since ancient times.

The European Court observed that it did not lose sight of the fact that extremist political movements in Turkey sought to impose on society as a whole their religious symbols and conception of a society founded on religious precepts.

The imposition of a monolithic religious discourse on society has made liberal values attractive to Iranians.

The ultimate goal seems to be to reshape Turkish society in the movement s own conservative religious image.

Pakistan had changed, as military dictatorship and religious extremism in the north played havoc with the fabric of society.

Somehow, it seems, Saudi society has produced a stream of violent fanaticism that draws its inspiration from extreme religious orthodoxy.

Nor can it exercise its traditional functions in the religious sphere to provide support to civil society in the country.

Understanding the factors at play in these countries can help policymakers and religious and civil society leaders to address intolerance.

Dania, of My Chaos, discussed what she feels as a religious fever sweeping the society, and in turn, the blogpshere

Governments must ensure that the messages expressed in religious discourse do not exert any influence detrimental to women on civil society.

Defending a multi cultural national identity in the face of religious intolerance is thus the great challenge facing Malaysia s state and society.

According to the International Society for Human Rights, 80 of all acts of religious persecution worldwide in 2012 were directed at Christians.

Second, religious values that emphasize social solidarity are an important corrective to the tendency of markets to polarize society by rewarding success.

Whilst legal, religious and custom principles provide the basis for a society that should promote equality, discrimination against women is wide spread.

Invites Governments, religious bodies and civil society to continue to undertake dialogue at all levels to promote greater tolerance, respect and understanding

11. Invites Governments, religious bodies and civil society to continue to undertake dialogue at all levels to promote greater tolerance, respect and understanding

Countries such as Nigeria, for example, have suffered horribly from terrorism based on a brand of religious extremism that is alien to their society.

The state and society are obligated to safeguard the nation s high level of religious upbringing, moral and patriotic values as well as public morals.

The secularisation of society that began during The Enlightenment questioned traditional religious attitudes toward suicide and brought a more modern perspective to the issue.

To promote a culture of peace, justice and human development, ethnic, national and religious tolerance and respect for all religions, religious values, beliefs or cultures by establishing and encouraging, as appropriate, education and public awareness programmes involving all sectors of society.

Thus, Mrs. Sadako Ogata, the former Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Myanmar, cited the country as a model society for religious tolerance.

The women s movement in Morocco which now bridges secular and religious communities is setting an example of the power of social thought in a traditional society.

The main fundamental difference would be that Syria is a society with extremely complex ethnic, historic, religious and social backgrounds to every stone and every person.

The National Policy of Education and the strategies of intervention launch an appeal for involvement of social agents NGOs, Associations, Religious Confessions, and the Civil Society.

They also continue to train their militia and are making a mass appeal to Somali civil society for religious based opposition to the Transitional Federal Government.

Secular explanation A third explanation promoted by religious Jews is that the overwhelmingly secular leadership in Israel sought to undermine the influence of religious elements in Israeli politics and society by allowing more secular Jews and their non Jewish spouses to immigrate.

FARAH, AFGHANISTAN When the problems riddling Afghan society are listed violence, insecurity, corruption, religious fundamentalism one dominating factor is usually left out the influence of customary law.

Kamein Religion and society Official policy The stated official policy of the government of Burma is that all ethnic, religious, and language groups in Burma are equal.

The Conference on Interfaith Cooperation for Peace was organized under a tripartite partnership among Governments, the United Nations system and civil society, representing religious non governmental organizations.

The 2005 High level Meeting should call for an expansion and deepening of the relationship between the United Nations and civil society, including religious non governmental organizations.

3.7 As an important sector in the country, women's branches of religious organizations offer one of the most extensive networks of civil society organizations throughout the nation.

The main battlefront for detractors of the Shahbag protests is now public perception, and this can have deadly consequences in a society where religious tension is constantly smoldering.

Ms. Gaspard questioned the justification of Israel's reservation to article 16 of the Convention as unavoidable on the grounds that the religious fabric of its society was complex.

Islam, for example, has historically permitted certain forms of polygamy, but no liberal society is obliged to extend religious freedom in ways that undermine its commitment to gender equality.

As for the EU, it must decide whether it wants to be a closed Christian club or an open and inclusive society, drawing strength from cultural and religious diversity.

She stands accused of mocking religious texts and religious scholars.

The Gambia had made progress regarding most of the articles, and hoped to reflect the Convention fully in its legislation, enlisting the help of civil society and of religious leaders.

The radio continues to provide neutral and impartial information, regular news bulletins, information from humanitarian agencies and messages of peace and dialogue, including from Ivorian civil society and religious leaders.

Far from being a threat to the region, it was a factor for peace and stability and had been cited as a model society for religious tolerance by Mrs. Ogata.

These are exceptions. What modernity more or less inevitably brings about is not secularization but pluralism the peaceful co existence of different racial, ethnic, or religious groups in the same society.

This is a very religious society where appearing pure is very important to fitting into one s community. So this makes it difficult to bring up such important issues as condom use.

A partnership between justice systems, schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, families and young people would greatly help efforts to develop a society free of the problems brought about by substance abuse.

Culture is called upon to enable the individual to live and work in a free society, and it fosters mutual understanding, patience and friendship among nations and ethnic and religious groups.