Religious freedom has often been at the center of many conflicts throughout history. The struggle between the freedom of religion and the beliefs it encompasses, have ignited tragic historical events, such as religious wars and genocides. Although the United Nations, recognizes the importance of the freedom of religious choice for all people, the struggle for these rights continue to exist and these atrocities still happen in the modern world.
An excellent example of a religious-based conflict, is the ongoing unrest currently taking place in Iraq. Numerous issues regarding freedom of thought, conscience and religion continue to shape the tumultuous landscape of this country. In Iraq, there are two branches of Islam, which have differing opinions …show more content…
Being that ISIS terrorizes anyone who opposes their ideological vision, they are a true danger to all societies. Through the carrying out of “mass executions and extrajudicial killings, persecution on the basis of religion, kidnapping of civilians, forced displacement of Shia communities and minority groups, rape and other forms of violence, these atrocities have cemented ISIS, as a substantial danger.” ("The Global Coalition to Counter ISIL") For these reasons, "all nations should care about abuses that take place beyond their borders, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because what goes on in other nations, rarely remains there. This has become a practical necessity for any country seeking to protect its security and that of its citizens’.” ("Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Annual Report 2015") Although governments are responsible for their country 's security, it "cannot be left up to them alone, as organizations like ISIS, will persist long after they have been chased out of Iraq. In the end, “fighting terrorism requires a greater awareness to the environment in which we live. We should not live in fear, but "stand tall for religious freedom since it is an antidote to religious extremism, an aid to security, and a universal right of humanity." ("Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International
An excellent example of a religious-based conflict, is the ongoing unrest currently taking place in Iraq. Numerous issues regarding freedom of thought, conscience and religion continue to shape the tumultuous landscape of this country. In Iraq, there are two branches of Islam, which have differing opinions …show more content…
Being that ISIS terrorizes anyone who opposes their ideological vision, they are a true danger to all societies. Through the carrying out of “mass executions and extrajudicial killings, persecution on the basis of religion, kidnapping of civilians, forced displacement of Shia communities and minority groups, rape and other forms of violence, these atrocities have cemented ISIS, as a substantial danger.” ("The Global Coalition to Counter ISIL") For these reasons, "all nations should care about abuses that take place beyond their borders, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because what goes on in other nations, rarely remains there. This has become a practical necessity for any country seeking to protect its security and that of its citizens’.” ("Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Annual Report 2015") Although governments are responsible for their country 's security, it "cannot be left up to them alone, as organizations like ISIS, will persist long after they have been chased out of Iraq. In the end, “fighting terrorism requires a greater awareness to the environment in which we live. We should not live in fear, but "stand tall for religious freedom since it is an antidote to religious extremism, an aid to security, and a universal right of humanity." ("Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International