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Who Needs Freedom Of Religion?, James W. Nickel
Who Needs Freedom Of Religion?, James W. Nickel
University of Colorado Law Review
This article proposes that we view freedom of religion as a specific application area of more general basic liberties such as freedoms of thought, expression, association, assembly, movement, privacy, political participation, and economic activity. Separate enumeration of freedom of religion in national and international bills of rights may be useful, but it is not indispensable. In this respect freedom of religion is more like scientific freedom or artistic freedom than like freedom of expression. Recognizing that separate enumeration of freedom of religion is dispensable has salutary consequences for how we conceive and justify freedom as it applies to religion. First, …
A Practical And Pragmatic Approach To Freedom Of Conscience, Martin H. Belsky
A Practical And Pragmatic Approach To Freedom Of Conscience, Martin H. Belsky
University of Colorado Law Review
Using a series of anecdotes and illustrations, the author posits that freedom of conscience, broadly defined, can only be protected, if at all, by assertive individual and group action. Such action must be not just against government interference but also against nongovernmental or private activities as well as intimidation. Professor Belsky urges individual balancing of the freedom of conscience and other legal, governmental and societal interests. This balancing is a form of "constitutionalism," and when necessary must be followed up by enforcement through personal action.