freedom of religion

Fortunately, we are blessed in this country with freedom of conscience and freedom of religion legislation, enshrined in the Equality Act of 2010 which allows religion or belief as a protected characteristic.

The Church had tried to argue that the First Amendment protection for freedom of religion entitled it to keep those files secret.

In his Easter blessing, delivered by a clergy member, he said: "There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others."

During "cordial talks" on Saturday, the parties expressed satisfaction with "good existing bilateral relations" and a "common commitment to protect the right to freedom of religion and conscience", the Vatican said in a statement.

Whatever is in his heart, though, there can be no denying that Rubio is pushing some of the most aggressive policies attacking First Amendment protections for free speech and freedom of religion.