Dystopian Repression Of Thought And Religion In The United States

Dystopian suppression of thought and religion by governments may be the newest trend in parts of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and continental Africa. Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion are imperative to a developing country’s longevity and stability. Therefore, article 18 should be enforced globally in order to form a basis of human rights. However, most developing countries often violate freedom of thought or conscience on a daily basis. In every country, the government has a large base of supporters along with a smaller base of opposition. The opposition naturally strongly supports their own ideals and vocally expresses them. This causes new ideas to be spread among the populace and could allow for greater development of a country. Unfortunately, developing countries most often suppress nonconformist ideas …show more content…
With freedom of thought and conscience established, dissatisfied bases of power can establish a foothold and attempt to better the nation. However, with a high amount of government suppression, dissidents may resort to revolt in order to enforce a policy militarily. Freedom of religion contributes to peace; citizens are satisfied when governments allow free practice of all religions. Therefore, supporting article 18 reaps a large amount of public order that magnanimously outweighs opposing it. Altogether, global enforcement of article 18 would drastically improve the state of society as of today. Allowing freedom of thought, conscience, and religion makes up a large majority of essential freedoms. Improved ideas and mindsets have the opportunity to spread among the inhabitants of a nation. Free religious practice creates a harmonious environment that many areas do not have in present day. Hence, article 18 should be universally accepted and indoctrinated into all societies to create a better collective existence for