On this World Religion Day, New Democrats stand in solidarity
with people of all faiths who share a vision for a world in
which everyone has the freedom to worship as they choose without
fear of persecution—a world in which freedom of religion is
protected as a fundamental human right. The tradition of World
Religion Day was initiated by Bahá'ís in 1950 to “to foster the
establishment of interfaith understanding and harmony by
emphasizing the common denominators underlying all religions.”
This day is commemorated to encourage respect and understanding
between people of all convictions and as a reminder that the
similarities between religions dwarf the differences. Trust in a
higher power is a common thread that unites people of faith. New
Democrats enthusiastically support this goal, and have long been
champions of the UN Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms
of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or
Belief, Article 1 of which states that each person “shall have
the right to freedom of t