June 2, 2020
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“At the core of religious expression is freedom of speech and at the core of freedom of worship is the freedom to assemble.”
Lesson 4 explores a framework for understanding the relationship between religious freedom and politics. When applied properly, religious freedom contributes to societies by informing the establishment of laws, empowering civil societies to support the common good, and affirming the equal dignity of every person despite deep and important differences.
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