Religious Studies GCSE
Religious freedom
What Religious freedom means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Religious freedom
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Religious freedom in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
A freedom ensured by the Human Rights Act 1998, while the Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on religion or belief.
Topics that use Religious freedom
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Application of sacred texts
- Atheism
- Christian heritage
- Cultural influence
- Diversity of belief
- Ethical arguments
- Ethical decision making
- Humanism
Using Religious freedom in the exam
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