]> 2026-06-05T18:19:34+00:00 Freedom of Religion/History/Country sources/Turkey 0 en In the 1961 Constitution of The Turkish Republic, Freedom of religion is asserted as Freedom of thought and faith, under Section II, Part IV, Article 19. This Article protects citizens from being compelled to worship, and also guarantees them the choice of faith and practices of worship. It also mentions “no person shall be reproached for his religion or faith; and no person shall be allowed to exploit and abuse religion for the purpose of political or personal benefit.” 1961 Constitution of the Turkish Republic. https://www.anayasa.gen.tr/1961constitution-text.pdf What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? 2023-12-11T00:07:39Z 2460289.5053125 Freedom of Religion/History/Country sources/Turkey Page name 102 en Page name