John Anderson Media | The Four Freedoms | Freedom of Religion @JohnAndersonMedia | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 17 hours ago.
The human quest to understand the meaning of life leads to deeply held convictions about how we should live. Freedom of religion and conscience allows individuals to live according to these convictions, whether religious or secular, without fear of punishment or deprivation. This fundamental freedom underpins other democratic freedoms, ensuring that people can believe and act according to their deepest values. Despite its importance, freedom of religion and conscience faces significant threats worldwide, with many countries imposing severe restrictions.
Even in liberal democracies, this freedom is increasingly under attack. Cases of professionals losing accreditation for their beliefs, religious groups being restricted, and laws prohibiting certain religious practices highlight the growing challenges. These assaults are often justified in the name of equity and inclusivity but ultimately undermine the foundational freedoms essential for a diverse and respectful society. Protecting freedom of religion and conscience is crucial for fostering a society where diverse ideas and worldviews can thrive, ensuring mutual respect and the preservation of other democratic freedoms.
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To dive deeper, check out the following readings:
- Os Guinness - Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become its Greatest Threat (2018)
- John Locke - Letter Concerning Toleration (1689) (oll.libertyfund.org/titles/goldie-a-letter-concerning-toleration-and-other-writings)
- Ryan T. Anderson - Religious Liberty is Important, but it's not Enough (thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/07/67142)
- Robert P. George - Religious Liberty and the Human Good (nationalreview.com/magazine/2024/06/religious-liberty-and-the-human-good)
Further audio resources:
- Roger Scruton - Freedom of Religion (https://ir.vanderbilt.edu/handle/1803/1963)
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John Anderson is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues.
John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate."
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The human quest to understand the meaning of life leads to deeply held convictions about how we should live. Freedom of religion and conscience allows individuals to live according to these convictions, whether religious or secular, without fear of punishment or deprivation. This fundamental freedom underpins other democratic freedoms, ensuring that people can believe and act according to their deepest values. Despite its importance, freedom of religion and conscience faces significant threats worldwide, with many countries imposing severe restrictions.
Even in liberal democracies, this freedom is increasingly under attack. Cases of professionals losing accreditation for their beliefs, religious groups being restricted, and laws prohibiting certain religious practices highlight the growing challenges. These assaults are often justified in the name of equity and inclusivity but ultimately undermine the foundational freedoms essential for a diverse and respectful society. Protecting freedom of religion and conscience is crucial for fostering a society where diverse ideas and worldviews can thrive, ensuring mutual respect and the preservation of other democratic freedoms.
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To dive deeper, check out the following readings:
- Os Guinness - Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become its Greatest Threat (2018)
- John Locke - Letter Concerning Toleration (1689) (oll.libertyfund.org/titles/goldie-a-letter-concerning-toleration-and-other-writings)
- Ryan T. Anderson - Religious Liberty is Important, but it's not Enough (thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/07/67142)
- Robert P. George - Religious Liberty and the Human Good (nationalreview.com/magazine/2024/06/religious-liberty-and-the-human-good)
Further audio resources:
- Roger Scruton - Freedom of Religion (https://ir.vanderbilt.edu/handle/1803/1963)
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John Anderson is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues.
John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate."
If you value this content and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCtnYSEGViOnb7k8ezUaWUww?sub_confirmation=1
And stay right up to date with all John Anderson Media by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/
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Support the channel: https://johnanderson.net.au/support/
Website: https://johnanderson.net.au/
Podcast: https://johnanderson.net.au/podcasts/
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