Should we worry about freedom of religion in Turkey?

The Muslim News - Should we worry about freedom of religion in Turkey?

Given the universal status of freedom of religion and freedom of worship, how can we make sense of what is happening in Turkey where wearing a headscarf is banned in universities and a number of attacks took place targeting non-Muslims? Turkey has a unique character when compared to other states with a majority Muslim population. First, it is a secular state and religion is not a source of legislation. Second, Turkey has a democracy which was nurtured for decades despite military interventions and there is a strong will to protect and strengthen the rule of law in the country. Turkey succeeded in establishing a political culture that facilitated the co-existence of a secular state, democracy and religion in society.