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Zasada wolności religijnej w deklaracji Dignitatis humanae. Wybrane zagadnienia prawno-wyznaniowe
The freedom of religion in the declaration Dignitatis humanae. Selected legal and denominational issues

Author(s): Jerzy Nikołajew
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion
Published by: Verbinum
Keywords: human rights; human dignity; freedom of religion; declaration Dignitatis humanae; international law

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article discusses the freedom of religion in the light of the declaration Dignitatis humanae. He outlines the content of the declaration and describes the main terms used in the text. He views human dignity as the basis for human rights and personal freedom. He also discusses freedom to practice one’s religion, religious tolerance, freedom of conscience and religion and the issues relating to the subjects of the freedom of religion. Finally, the author stresses the impact of the declaration on the local and international law.

  • Issue Year: 142/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 553-566
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish