religious foundations of asylum and the challenges of contemporary practice

References to the concept of asylum are found in numerous sacred texts and appear in nearly all major religions, from the judeochristian faith to islam to hindu mythology and buddhist teachings. yet despite these widespread roots, asylum faces significant challenges when it comes to contemporary practice by states. this paper discusses potential links between the religious foundations of asylum and the challenges of contemporary practice – in particular, what role, if any, these religious foundations play in safeguarding the rights of refugees when states are faced with modern complexities such as forcible displacement, regional or international threats to peace and security or rising domestic concerns surrounding stability or nationalism.

Religious Foundations of Asylum and the Challenges of Contemporary Practice

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