Freedom of Conscience in Civil Society: Legal and Moral Dimensions

Freedom of conscience, by virtue its nature, exists simultaneously in a legal and moral dimensions. The analysis the doctrine, legislation law enforcement practice suggests existence (formal) (substantive) problems associated with it. formal problem freedom conscience is identification this much narrower religion. approaches existing Russian science regarding concept allows us to group them two main approaches, namely, restrictive approach expanding approach. In practice, prevails. It entails violation rights freedoms citizens area. separation definitions religion can help solve at legislative level. relation category there also substantial based on fact that low level culture citizens, complicating formation civil society, affects perception permissibility necessary restrictions. other words, exercising freedom, often interpret it broadly. solution requires an increase general principles for every member including activities religious associations educational organizations.