Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion (pronunciation: /ˈfriːdəm ʌv rɪˈlɪdʒən/) is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. It is generally recognized to also include the freedom to change one's religion or belief.

Etymology

The term "Freedom of Religion" is derived from the English words "freedom" (from Old English "frēodōm", meaning "power, privilege, or right") and "religion" (from Latin "religio", meaning "respect for what is sacred, reverence for the gods").

Related Terms

• Religion: A social-cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements.
• Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
• Secularism: The principle of seeking to conduct human affairs based on secular, naturalistic considerations. It is most commonly defined as the separation of religion from civic affairs and the state.
• Toleration: The acceptance of an action, object, or person which one dislikes or disagrees with. Religious toleration is when people allow other people to think about god(s) in ways that they do not think are true.

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