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Page 21 - Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Page 2 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 3 - Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights...
Page 5 - The journals — ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES, GLOBAL ISSUES, ISSUES OF DEMOCRACY, US FOREIGN POLICY AGENDA, and US SOCIETY AND VALUES — provide analysis, commentary, and background information in their thematic areas.
Page 2 - The right to freedom of religion undergirds the very origin and existence of the United States. Many of our Nation's founders fled religious persecution abroad, cherishing in their hearts and minds the ideal of religious freedom. They established in law, as a fundamental right and as a pillar of our Nation, the right to freedom of religion. From its birth to this day, the United States has prized this legacy of religious freedom and honored this heritage by standing for religious freedom and offering...
Page 11 - IRFA are not identified as such in this report, but have been and will be engaged independently by the US Government. The Report also will serve as a basis for the US Government's cooperation with private groups to promote the observance of the internationally recognized right to religious freedom.
Page 5 - The opinions expressed in the journals do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US government. The US Department of State assumes no responsibility for the content and continued accessibility of Internet sites linked to herein,- such responsibility resides solely with the publishers of those sites.
Page 22 - ... (a) To worship or assemble in connection with a religion or belief, and to establish and maintain places for these purposes; (b) To establish and maintain appropriate charitable or humanitarian institutions; (c) To make, acquire and use to an adequate extent the necessary articles and materials related to the rites or customs of a religion or belief...
Page 22 - ... a. To worship or assemble in connection with a religion or belief, and to establish and maintain places for these purposes; b. To establish and maintain appropriate charitable or humanitarian institutions; c. To make, acquire and use to an adequate extent the necessary Articles and materials related to the rites or customs of a religion or belief; d. To write, issue and disseminate relevant publications in these areas...
Page 22 - To train, appoint, elect, or designate by succession appropriate leaders called for by the requirements and standards of any religion or belief; h. To observe days of rest and to celebrate holidays and ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one's religion or belief; i. To establish and maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief at the national and international levels.