Ethnic Group Rivalry Between Catholics And Protestants In The 16th Century

In comparison, one example of an individual freedom that resolved an ethnic group conflict would be the rivalry between the Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century. Both ethnic groups wanted to be recognized as the nation’s religion. These rivalries were solved by separating the state from the church, and embracing individual freedom of ethnic identity and this was even before the UDHR. In 1948 the UDHR provided religious rights in article 18 “right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion” to ensure freedom, which would protect national and ethnic minorities against discrimination and they are free to pursue their personal identity, culture, and traditions. Most liberals assumed that freedom, equality, and fundamental human rights