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Protecting the Rights of Future Generations from the Perspective of Divine Religions: A Case Study of Islam and Christianity
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Mostafa Karami Pour   |
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| The rights of future generations, as a fundamental component of intergenerational justice, are based on the equitable transfer of divine blessings from the present generation to those yet to come. This concept encompasses three main aspects: (1) the necessity for each generation to preserve natural resources; (2) the avoidance of destructive exploitation of these resources; and (3) the entitlement of natural resources to all generations without priority for any particular one. Despite global concerns regarding the rights of future generations, there is a prevailing assumption that divine religions lack sufficient attention to these rights. This study aims to examine this claim and answer the question of whether future generations have the right to benefit from existing resources from the perspective of divine religions. Based on findings from a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research reveals that divine religions—especially Islam and Christianity—possess rich teachings emphasizing the necessity to protect the rights of future generations and divine blessings. These religions, while highlighting the spiritual dimension, encourage humanity to respect the rights of future generations and establish principles and regulations to safeguard these rights. This study elucidates the status of future generations’ rights within divine religions and explores the role of religion in supporting the rights of posterity in Islam and Christianity. The research not only addresses jurisprudential and ethical principles related to the protection of future rights but also highlights fundamental religious teachings underlying this perspective. |
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| Keywords: Rights, Future Generations, Divine Religions, Islam, Christianity, Intergenerational Justice. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/09/14 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | Published: 2025/09/1
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