Human rights have become the most important topic of debate and controversy in recent times. In this book, which is written in the form a closely argued dialogue, the author traces the evolution of the concept of human rights both in Church and society. There has been a profound shift of emphasis in political, social and religious thinking. The Church is engaged in the difficult task of appraising its position on religious freedom, which has a great bearing on the role of Christianity in today's society. Thus the advancement of human rights is the true test of dialogue between the Church and the modern world.