Religious Studies GCSE

Freedom of religion and belief

What Freedom of religion and belief means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Freedom of religion and belief

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A fundamental human right allowing individuals to choose, change, or abandon their faith without persecution.

AQA · Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice

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Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice (AQA GCSE)

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