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The right to believe, to worship and
witness 
The right to change one's belief
or
religion
The right to join together and express one's
belief.
 United States Commission on International
Religions
"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."
-Article 18,
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
U.S Institute of
Peace
The
United States Institute of Peace is an independent,
nonpartisan federal institution created by Congress to
promote the prevention, management, and peaceful
resolution of international conflicts.
North American Inter
Faith Network - NAINET
NAIN's programs seek to build communication and
mutual understanding among interfaith organizations and
diverse religious groups throughout North
America.
 American Academy of
Religions
In a world where religion plays so central a role in
social, political, and economic events, as well as in
the lives of communities and individuals, there is a
critical need for ongoing reflection upon and
understanding of religious traditions, issues,
questions, and values. The American Academy of
Religion's mission is to promote such reflection through
excellence in scholarship and teaching in the field of
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