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

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

June 1, 2020

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“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.

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