Student Edition | Lesson 5: Is Religious Freedom Solely an American Ideal? - Religious Freedom Institute

Student Edition | Lesson 5: Is Religious Freedom Solely an American Ideal?

June 2, 2020

>
“Religious freedom is important for everyone, everywhere. Why? Because religion is important for everyone, everywhere.”

— Thomas Farr, RFI President

Lesson 5 examines the foundational role that religious freedom plays around the world in the advancement of peace, security, and human rights. Despite a growing recognition of that role as evidenced in many national constitutions and international agreements, there remains much to be done to end the pervasive repression of religion worldwide.

THE RFI BLOG

Featured image for “Addressing the Precarious Religious Freedom in Iraq”

Addressing the Precarious Religious Freedom in Iraq

Featured image for “U.S. Must Redesignate Nigeria as a CPC Immediately”

U.S. Must Redesignate Nigeria as a CPC Immediately

Featured image for “RFI Urges MD Lawmakers to Protect Children, Parents, and Health Care Providers”

RFI Urges MD Lawmakers to Protect Children, Parents, and Health Care Providers

Featured image for “The Intersection of Religious Freedom and Immigration Enforcement”

The Intersection of Religious Freedom and Immigration Enforcement

Featured image for “Following Quran Burnings, Will Sweden Stumble Into Anti-Blasphemy Laws?”

Following Quran Burnings, Will Sweden Stumble Into Anti-Blasphemy Laws?

CORNERSTONE FORUM

Featured image for “Reaffirming Religious Freedom: Bridging U.S. Advocacy and Iraq’s Constitutional Framework”

Reaffirming Religious Freedom: Bridging U.S. Advocacy and Iraq’s Constitutional Framework

Featured image for “Political Polarization, Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty”

Political Polarization, Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty

Featured image for “Bridging the Gap Between International Efforts and Local Realities: Advancing Religious Freedom in the MENA Region”

Bridging the Gap Between International Efforts and Local Realities: Advancing Religious Freedom in the MENA Region

Featured image for “Challenges to Religious Freedom in Iraq and the Critical Need for Action”

Challenges to Religious Freedom in Iraq and the Critical Need for Action

Public Bioethics & the Failure of Expressive Individualism