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'''Freedom of religion''' is widely considered a fundamental [[human right]]. For example, one of President [[F. D. Roosevelt]]'s "four freedoms" is "freedom of worship". It also appears in the [[United Nations]] General Assembly's [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]]. | '''Freedom of religion''' is widely considered a fundamental [[human right]]. For example, one of President [[F. D. Roosevelt]]'s "four freedoms" is "freedom of worship". It also appears in the [[United Nations]] General Assembly's [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] (Article 18): | ||
<blockquote>Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. | |||
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Revision as of 09:55, 23 July 2012
Freedom of religion is widely considered a fundamental human right. For example, one of President F. D. Roosevelt's "four freedoms" is "freedom of worship". It also appears in the United Nations General Assembly's Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 18):
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.