Freedom from Religion: Rights and National Security
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Channel: GBH Forum Network · 2014 · Education
Amos Guiora discusses the topic of his book, Freedom from Religion. In his book, Professor Guiora invites policy-makers and concerned citizens to consider an unusual technique for curtailing the threat of new terrorist attacks: curtailing religious freedom. He argues that Western and Middle Eastern tolerance of religious extremism has led to the current security crisis that our world now faces. By exploring the different policies and challenges arising in five countries (the U.S., The UK, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Israel), Professor Guiora adds a novel argument to the global debate on religion's relationship to terror. The lecture examines whether First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion should be re-articulated. The issues and ideas presented bear directly on cases involving questions of speech and religion.
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