The Place of Interfaith in Religious Freedom and Human Rights
Religion or Belief
Freedom of religion or belief is arguably the most cherished right for within it is contained the fundamental expression of one’s self...
The Revitalization of Religions
As professor of American studies and of religious studies, I have specialized in the field of new religious movements. They are not a mere...
Religious Freedom Helps Businesses and Economies Grow
My current work focuses on highlighting how religious diversity & inclusion – or workplace religious freedom – is an asset to the bottom line....
Europe needs to reinvent its diversity
Many years ago, when my family wanted me to study abroad, I was given two choices: USA or Europe. Coming from an English-speaking country,...
The World Union of Old believers as a model for the Church State relationship
While pondering the current state of religious freedom in the world, we have to take into consideration the historical background. Any society, any individual,...
Freedom of Religion and the Council of Europe
The Institutions of the Council of Europe get little of the publicity that the European Union institutions do, and in fact probably a significant...
The Interconnection between Political and Religious Freedom
The purpose of this text is to discuss the link between political freedom of an Independent State and Religious Freedom. Are the two notions...
The Role of Religion in Society from the Orthodox perspective
Orthodox thinking on religious pluralism is becoming an increasingly imperative topic on the theological agenda. A doctrine which denies the possibility of salvation to...
Secularism, a principle fostering social cohesion, peace and freedom
In the public debate, the secular State is sometimes misrepresented as being in contradiction with fundamental rights, especially religious freedom. On the contrary, we...
Promoting our Common Spiritual Values
During the Autumn of 1999, a number of lay people and Genevan religious leaders met in my office at St Pierre cathedral – I...