Article 27 (of Ethiopia's Constitution) Right to Freedom of Religion, (this is our Right)

Article 27 (of Ethiopia's Constitution)

Right to Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion

1. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include the freedom to hold or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice, and the freedom, either individually or in fellowship with others, in public and private, to religion worship, observance and teaching.

2. Co
nsistent with Article 90 sub-Article 2, believers may organize institutions of religious education and administration in order to propagate and establish their faith.

3. No one shall be prohibited or constrained through coercion in the free choice of their beliefs.

4. Parents and guardians, on the basis of their beliefs, have the right to provide religious and moral education to their children.

5. Freedom to express or manifest one’s religion or belief may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health, education, morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others, and in order to guarantee the independence of government from religion.
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