Religious Freedoms

© Magryt | Dreamstime

Religion is like a pair of shoes.....Find one that fits for you, but don't make me wear your shoes. ~George Carlin

Creating and Developing Awareness

Dictionary.com defines Religious Freedoms as the right to choose or not choose a religion without interference from the government.

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights created by the United Nations addressed religious freedoms in Articles 18 and 27 of the declaration:

Article 18

1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice, and freedom, either individually or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teaching.
2. No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health, or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
4. The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to have respect for the liberty of parents and, when applicable, legal guardians to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions. respect the exclusive character of the responsibilities of the Secretary-General and the staff and not to seek to influence them in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Article 27

In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exist, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with the other members of their group, to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practice their own religion, or to use their own language.

Educate, Inform and Create Inspiration

What This Looks Like in Real Life (Stories and Case Studies)

Skills Development and Activities

How to Implement or Put into Action

Source Links:

Dictionary.com

http://www.claiminghumanrights.org/udhr_article_18.html#at19