There will necessarily be a tension between the church and tradition on one hand and human rights on the other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There will always be a clash between religious/traditional authority and human‑rights demands.
- In plain terms
- Church and tradition often conflict with human‑rights goals.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect and manage tensions between tradition and rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can rights be framed to respect tradition?
- What compromises are possible?
Another view
Some view human rights as undermining cultural identity.
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