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Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

It took quite a long time to give people the foundations for a sensible life in this world. These did not come from God, but from the people, for the people! The horror of World War II created the conditions for this to happen. Nowadays, it would surely be more difficult to achieve this unanimity among nations. It was a learning process that took far too long. Religions could not accept this freedom, because they stood for the opposite. “In thought, word, and deed” encompasses the whole person – both body and soul! A total dictatorship would be inconceivable! Of course, even today, these fundamental rights and freedoms have not yet penetrated the minds of everyone; and so, a small, very important selection of them will be given here:

Freedom of expression

Freedom of belief and conscience

Equality before the law

Freedom of scientific investigation

Protection of personal liberty

Protection of the right to life

Prohibition of torture and slavery

Strangely, these rights established within the framework of the UN are broken by its members on a daily basis. These rights are the iron foundation for a modern life of responsibility.

This responsibility is the cornerstone of my faith!