the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being able to freely attend your place of worship or being allowed space / time to pray in the workplace

facing hostility and ill-treatment; e.g. some religious people face punishment and death for practising their faith

Different religious views about freedom of religious expression

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.

Religion, human rights and social justice

UK law protects {{}} freedom as a human right.

How are Christians taught to share their faith?

Christian teachings say freedom should be used with {{}} and care.

Which organisation helps persecuted Christians?

Despite protection, Christians may still face:

Choosing, changing, or rejecting religion

Following only the religion of their country

Which of these is a right everyone has regarding religion?

Article {{}} of the UDHR protects religious freedom.

By stopping hate speech and harmful content

Extremism can lead to {{}} or harm, limiting freedom.

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