The role of religion in human and political affairs is evolving rapidly in Western democracies, as well as other nations. While the influence of traditional religious institutions may be fading, newer sects and means of influence are rising, with profound social and legal consequences. Courts and legislatures are being asked to make difficult choices, and free speech often seems to suffer. This panel of scholars, journalists, and legal experts engaged in conversation about what to do when the right to free speech and religious rights come into conflict.
This event was co-sponsored by the Free Speech Project and the Future of the Humanities Project at Georgetown University.