Religious Freedom

Should we always be free to believe what we want to believe, and to act on those beliefs? In moral theology, the act of faith should be freely chosen. It is an act of will and reason. But supposing that our pursuit of freedom impacts negatively on others. Is this true freedom? Or is it simply weakness and self-indulgence? Should religious freedom extend to condoning certain practices within a religion that contravene the laws of the land, like plural marriageamong Mormons? Or should we take the opposite stance - would there be more freedom if we endeavour to demythologise religion?

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Latest articles in Religious Freedom

Is it Time to Demythologise Religion? asks Iris Murdoch

Must humans move on from their mythical childhood? Should we - or can we - change religion into philosophy? Murdoch and Bertrand Russell test the theories.

Oct 8, 2011 – Janet Cameron

Patriotism and Religion in America: Reflections on July Fourth

A look at the Declaration of Independence, the First Amendment, and what it means to be both a religious and patriotic American.

Jul 7, 2011 – Kasey Cox

Spiritual Author Talks About Religious Freedom

In this interview, Jewish author S.P.H. Yerucham talks about the problems with organized religions and shares his opinions about the religious path.

Apr 4, 2011 – Thais Campos

Searching for Peace--Do World Religions Have the Answer? Part II

The author explores, in this second of a two-part series, Middle-Eastern religions for how each one guides its followers to peace.

Feb 16, 2011 – Ruth Harbour

In The Land Of Believers ---- A Book Review

Gina Welch goes undercover into the world of Jerry Falwell's conservative Christian church, to find out what the evangelical movement is all about.