The Scandal of International Religious Persecution | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary

The Scandal of International Religious Persecution | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary: "Indeed, there is a good argument for treating religious liberty as the first freedom. If a government is unwilling to protect basic freedom of conscience when it comes to religious faith, then it is unlikely to tolerate political free-thinking either. In contrast, persuading repressive governments to carve out room for religious worship and practice may act as an important step in creating protected personal space."