Freedom of religion is commonly defined in the
three dimensions as the freedom to choose, not to have, or to criticise
religion. Hereby, social, political, and legal regulations are main forces
limiting and enabling the exercise of this specific human right. Hence, the
following article describes the current situation of relationships in the
triangle of state, law, and religious organizations in Albania, focussing on
the major institutions and issues. The basic and underlying assumption is that
a high level of willingness to religious harmony and integrative behaviour exists
on the side of organized religions, which is met by the state in a regulatory
basis favouring acknowledged communities and a significant delay in
decision-making and implementation processes. These findings are also valid for
the assessment of the relationship between the state as a guarantor of
religious freedom and Muslims organizations.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Issue: 2 |