Article 9 protects your right to freedom of thought, belief and religion. It includes the right to change your religion or beliefs at any time. You also have the right to put your thoughts and beliefs into action. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order. Religious freedom is best understood as protecting our interest in ... this argument claims, human rights protection of religion is becoming. The purpose of this law is “to protect the free exercise of religion” while clearly defining and more robustly protecting the right of religious liberty . Despite the contention that modern legal systems should function as if God did not exist, religious beliefs and practices continue to play an important role.