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VATICAN CITY, JULY 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI chose a theme for the 44th World Day of Peace that will highlight the role of religious freedom in fostering peace.
In the Vatican communiqué published today it explained that "in many parts of the world there exist various forms of restrictions or denials of religious freedom, from discrimination and marginalization based on religion, to acts of violence against religious minorities."
The note stated that religious freedom "is rooted in the equal and inherent dignity of man," and is "oriented toward the search for 'unchangeable truth.'" It called religious freedom the "freedom of freedoms."
"It is inconceivable," it continued, quoting Benedict XVI, "that believers should have to suppress a part of themselves -- their faith -- in order to be active citizens. It should never be necessary to deny God in order to enjoy one's rights."
VATICAN CITY, JULY 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI chose a theme for the 44th World Day of Peace that will highlight the role of religious freedom in fostering peace.
In the Vatican communiqué published today it explained that "in many parts of the world there exist various forms of restrictions or denials of religious freedom, from discrimination and marginalization based on religion, to acts of violence against religious minorities."
The note stated that religious freedom "is rooted in the equal and inherent dignity of man," and is "oriented toward the search for 'unchangeable truth.'" It called religious freedom the "freedom of freedoms."
"It is inconceivable," it continued, quoting Benedict XVI, "that believers should have to suppress a part of themselves -- their faith -- in order to be active citizens. It should never be necessary to deny God in order to enjoy one's rights."
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