Religion
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In response to the crimes committed during World War II, the Declaration sought to establish the principle that everyone is entitled to the same basic rights, irrespective of race, color, sex, language, religion, or other status.
It was not until 1501 that the Safavid dynasty established Shi’ism as the official
religion
of Persia, thereby distinguishing itself from its Sunni Ottoman neighbors, which were occupying part of their territory.
But one’s state was not a fully formed nation, with its own shared and deeply ingrained history, culture, ethnic identity, and
religion.
Current official Chinese policies threaten the continuing existence of the Tibetan language, culture, religion, heritage, and environment.
Article 36 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China guarantees all citizens the right to freedom of religion; therefore, religious freedom in Tibet should be respected.
The international community ought to initiate an open and honest dialogue with China at all levels, urging it to guarantee freedom of
religion
to all of its citizens in accordance with its international obligations – and its own laws.
The Nazis did not kill the Jews because they wanted their territory – the Jews had none; or because the Jews were followers of a rival religious faith – the Nazis and their henchmen were atheists and enemies of all
religion.
Nations must act now to ensure that everyone – regardless of wealth, ethnicity, sex, or
religion
– has the same rights, and that these rights are enshrined in laws at the time they are enacted.
Sonia Gandhi and her family should also take credit for putting at the forefront of their campaign a vision of an inclusive society, which rejects divisions on the basis of caste, ethnicity, language, and
religion.
So the central issue in Islam has not been whether the state can be separated from religion, but whether society can be so separated.
Since then, Blair has become an adviser to banks (which need all the advice they can get these days), is touring the world to promote a sensible policy on global warming and climate change, has created a foundation to help bridge the divide between different faiths, and will lecture on
religion
at Yale.
On March 14, 2008, the Chief Public Prosecutor opened an investigation aimed at shutting down the AKP on the grounds that it was intent on violating the constitutional ban on promoting
religion.
In addition to violence by US troops inside and outside of prisons, women in Iraq face daily violence from militants under the guise of
religion
and “liberation.”
Nor does
religion
play a discernible role; while Roman Catholics used to fear independence as being liable to result in Protestant hegemony, today Catholics and Protestants are roughly equal in their support of Scotland’s institutions.
Moreover, unlike East European or Balkan nationalism, the Scottish variety has little to do with ethnicity or
religion.
Of course, Islam is not the only
religion
that has struggled with modernity.
(The notable exception is Buddhism – more a philosophy than a
religion
– which emerged from a rejection of the unequal and violent structure of Brahman societies.)
The vote was an assault on freedom of
religion
that flies in the face of Article 53 of the Polish Constitution, which states that “Freedom of conscience and
religion
shall be ensured to everyone” and specifies that the “performing of rites” is protected.
By taking this step, Poland has become the ringleader for those in Europe who want to deny Jewish citizens the right to practice their
religion
freely.
But can
religion
also be a force for good?
Since I have never had either the benefits or misfortunes of adhering to any religion, it might smack of hypocrisy for me to defend those who have.
But Buddhism has been a
religion
in different parts of Asia for many centuries, and, like any other belief, it can be used to justify violent acts.
De Tocqueville identified another source of restraint in the US system: the power of
religion.
Her response to Trump’s victory was eloquent and powerful: “Germany and America are connected by values of democracy, freedom, and respect for the law and the dignity of man, independent of origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political views.”
The first is the republican principle, enshrined in the Constitution, that recognizes only citizens and does not accept any distinction among them due to origin, race, or
religion.
Supporters of gathering statistics on race and
religion
also look to the experiences of the United States, Britain, or the Netherlands, where census takers are free to inquire about ethnic origins and a citizen’s sense of belonging.
A Russian public anxious about its status; a Chinese people concerned about rampant corruption; a Turkish population divided over ethnicity and religion: All create enabling environments for leaders who feel a psychological need for power.
Second, understanding of
religion
is relative, he says.
Islam is also a
religion
that can still grow, Soroush argues.
It is not the enemy or rival of religion, he says.
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