Episode 7: Freedom of Conscience and the Issue of Autonomy and Equality Paul F.J. Arañas Ph.D. discusses how autonomy and equality affect the concept of freedom of conscience.
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Freedom of Religion and Free Exercise Exemptions
Episode 6: Freedom of Religion and Free Exercise Exemptions Paul F.J. Arañas Ph.D. discusses conflicts surrounding secular laws, freedom of religion, and free exercise exemptions.
Understanding the Historical Roots of Freedom of Conscience
Episode 5: Understanding the Historical Roots of Freedom of Conscience Paul F.J. Arañas Ph.D. discusses three historical rationales for religious tolerance and the progression from medieval enforced religious uniformity to religious tolerance and freedom of conscience.
The Scourge of Islamophobia
Episode 4: The Scourge of Islamophobia Paul F.J. Arañas Ph.D. discusses the issue of Islamophobia in the United States and France: threats against U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar; her recent proposed legislation to combat Islamophobia; cartoons in France that disrespect religious beliefs; the French double standards regarding “freedom of expression;” and the use of labels to…