“Reflects the insights and doubts of experience, the convictions of a person conversant with practical politics and the candor of a man capable of speaking his own mind. . . . [An] unsparing analysis.”—John T. Noonan, New York Times Book Review
"Provocative."—Gregory A. Kalscheur, Theological Studies
“A unique and persuasive personal statement that effectively demonstrates that international law has never done very well protecting religious freedom. . . . Intelligent, humane, and perceptive.”—Mark W. Janis, University of Connecticut School of Law
“In a time when religion fuels again violence, intolerance and oppression in many parts of the world, Father Robert Drinan in his well researched and thoughtful book reminds us about the still deficient status of religious freedom in various countries. At the same time he encourages all those who struggle for religious freedom and dialogue among religions and civilizations to renew their commitment. His analytical capacity and intellectual courage are more than ever needed in today’s US society.”—Professor Hans Küng, President, Global Ethic Foundation, Tübingen, Germany
"No one is better placed than Robert Drinan to tackle the intersection between religious freedom and the public world. In this book he does that incisively, making complex issues accessible and abstract problems personal. Religious freedom may constitute the greatest challenge of our age. In Father Drinan we have an astute guide at hand to lead us on our way."—William F. Schulz, Executive Director, Amnesty International USA
“A unique and persuasive personal statement that effectively demonstrates that international law has never done very well protecting religious freedom. . . . Intelligent, humane, and perceptive.”—Mark W. Janis, University of Connecticut School of Law
“In a time when religion fuels again violence, intolerance and oppression in many parts of the world, Father Robert Drinan in his well researched and thoughtful book reminds us about the still deficient status of religious freedom in various countries. At the same time he encourages all those who struggle for religious freedom and dialogue among religions and civilizations to renew their commitment. His analytical capacity and intellectual courage are more than ever needed in today’s US society.”—Professor Hans Küng, President, Global Ethic Foundation, Tübingen, Germany
"No one is better placed than Robert Drinan to tackle the intersection between religious freedom and the public world. In this book he does that incisively, making complex issues accessible and abstract problems personal. Religious freedom may constitute the greatest challenge of our age. In Father Drinan we have an astute guide at hand to lead us on our way."—William F. Schulz, Executive Director, Amnesty International USA
“Reflects the insights and doubts of experience, the convictions of a person conversant with practical politics and the candor of a man capable of speaking his own mind. . . . [An] unsparing analysis.”—John T. Noonan, New York Times Book Review
"Provocative."—Gregory A. Kalscheur, Theological Studies
~Gregory A. Kalscheur, Theological Studies
Robert F. Drinan is the recipient of the 2003 Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute’s Freedom of Worship Medal. The honor was bestowed on Father Drinan to recognize his achievements that have ‘embodied the spirit of Franklin D. Roosevelt
