“RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION” (IUS LIBERTATIS RELIGIONIS) – DIMENSIONS OF A HUMAN RIGHT IN A PLURALIST SOCIETY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14833394Keywords:
religious freedom, religion, Turda Edict, European Court of Human Rights, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political RightsAbstract
“Right to freedom of religion” (ius libertatis religionis) – dimensions of a human right in a pluralist society.
The right to freedom of religion is a fundamental principle that guarantees individuals the right to freely choose, practice, and express their own religious beliefs or convictions. This right is internationally recognized as a cornerstone of human rights and is protected by the civil and constitutional laws of many countries. The right to freedom of religion entails both the right to believe in a particular religion or no religion at all, as well as the right to manifest one’s belief in public or in private, without fear of discrimination or reprisal. The article explores the dimensions of ius libertatis religionis (right to freedom of religion).
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