The right to practice your religion: European legislation and the origin of religious beliefs

European human rights legislation makes a distinction between “beliefs” and “manifestations” of beliefs. Beliefs are regarded as inviolable whereas manifestations, such as various religious practices, can be restricted by law. This article criticizes this distinction and argues that practices are ne...

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Published in:Religion and human rights
Main Author: Ringmar, Erik 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill, Nijhoff 2024
In: Religion and human rights
Further subjects:B Religious Practices
B origin of beliefs
B Islam
B affective scaffolding
B Freedom Of Religion
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Summary:European human rights legislation makes a distinction between “beliefs” and “manifestations” of beliefs. Beliefs are regarded as inviolable whereas manifestations, such as various religious practices, can be restricted by law. This article criticizes this distinction and argues that practices are necessary for religious beliefs. We participate in a religious practice, not since we believe, but we believe since we participate in a religious practice. European human rights legislation must be rewritten with this consideration in mind.
ISSN:1871-0328
Contains:Enthalten in: Religion and human rights
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/18710328-bja10041