Freedom of expression is a human right. Some experts agree with absolute freedom of expression. For them, the freedom of expression makes all options to be heard; the extent of people’s participation to increase, democracy to be protected and dogmatic rituals to be challenged. Some experts have opposed absolute freedom of expression. Comparing to poisonous food they believe that those who are aware of toxic thoughts, should prevent their circulation in the society. Does Islam accept relative or absolute freedom of expression? This paper is trying to answer this question through dealing with the Islamic and Western foundations of freedom of expression. pirits and Gods, caused human freedom and his control of his destiny and paved the way for the priority of existence to belief. In fact, for this reason and also for superior position of morality in religions, religions must be regard as a supporter of human rights.
Borandegi,B. (2010). Relative or Absolute Freedom of Expression as One of Human Rights In Islamic and Western Foundations. The Journal of Human Rights, 05(2), 39-54.
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Borandegi,B. . "Relative or Absolute Freedom of Expression as One of Human Rights In Islamic and Western Foundations", The Journal of Human Rights, 05, 2, 2010, 39-54.
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Borandegi B. (2010). 'Relative or Absolute Freedom of Expression as One of Human Rights In Islamic and Western Foundations', The Journal of Human Rights, 05(2), pp. 39-54.
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Borandegi B. Relative or Absolute Freedom of Expression as One of Human Rights In Islamic and Western Foundations. Human Rights, 2010; 05(2): 39-54.
