Religious Freedom

Freedom of religion is a cornerstone of society. To flourish, that freedom must include a tolerance for disparate faiths. It is one of the great paradoxes that, while religions act as primary forces for mutual respect and peace, a significant percentage of the world's turmoil arises from deep-seated intolerance toward other beliefs and practices.

As a result, religion today is subject to much discussion and critical consideration. Yet at no time has its civilizing influence been more important. We live in a world where many solutions advanced to cure the world's pressing problems ignore the spiritual nature of humanity. The explosion of intolerance, the plague of drug abuse, the increasing ills of illiteracy, crime and immorality and the rapid rise in terrorism and international conflict demonstrate the futility of purely scientific solutions alone.

Religious organizations, therefore, have an important contribution to make in resolving the ills of society. Indeed, the Scientology religion holds that a reaffirmation of the primacy of the human spirit will bring about resurgence in our civilization.

We encourage others who share our belief in religious tolerance to contribute articles on this vital subject.

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• December 5, 2006: The Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom Endorses Charter on Freedom of Expression and Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief
• November 23, 2006: Recognized Global Leaders to be Featured at Upcoming Interparliamentary Conference at Matteo Ricci Conference Center in Rome
• April 11, 2006: UN Special Rapporteur Criticizes France for Undermining Religious Freedom
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• January 18, 2006: Los Angeles Religions Joining Hands for the Community
• December 5, 2005: Church of Scientology International Presents New Human Rights Education Program at Interparliamentary Conference
• August 19, 2005: Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom
• August 8, 2005: Ancient Wisdom: Sound Advice to Our Civilization
• July 25, 2005: Foundation Launches Middle East Campaign For Human Rights
• July 19, 2005: EEOC Suite Files on Behalf of Five Sikh Employees of the NY MTA
• March 21, 2005: State Department Report Spotlights Religious Freedom
• March 10, 2005: Germany’s Highest Administrative Court Rules for Scientologist Against Bavaria in Human Rights Case
• March 1, 2005: Church of Scientology Hosts Launch of Human Rights Organization
• January 19, 2005: “Religious Freedom, Terrorism, and National Security” Given to the Second Session of the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, Brussels