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Your choice: Freedom of worship, or of religion?

Freedom of worship is NOT the same as freedom of religion. This is not hairsplitting semantics or personal preferences.Itis a matter of life and death in some countries. Thus it is of grave concern that Obama, Clinton and Cameron seemingly prefer using freedom of worship.Let me explain: Freedom of religionincludes the right to have a faith, to manifest it and propagate for it, alone or together with others, also in the public arena. It also gives the right to change beliefs and religious affiliation. This is what democracies would adhere to.Freedom of worshipis a definition practiced in countries influenced by Islam. You may be allowed to be a Christian, but you mustn"t take it into the public arenaor share your faith with others. If you are a Muslim you are free to bea Muslim and display it publically but you can"t leave Islam.Question: What kind of freedom do you prefer? What kind of freedom should we fight for?The Obama administration shuns freedom of religion and propagates freedom of worship. PM David Cameron held a speech on February 5th, where he stated: "...Ibelieve a genuinely liberal country does much more; it believes in certain values and actively promotes them. Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, democracy, the rule of law, equal rights regardless of race, sex or sexuality."Pleasebe aware of this slippery slope. Watch out for what phrases politiciansare using. It makes a huge difference, like Iran, Afghanistan and SaudiArabia on the one hand and Norway, New Zeeland and Germany on the otherhand. Take your pick: Freedom of religion or freedom of worship.


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