About the book: 2006 / The textbook examines this most pressing problem, combining historical, philosophical and legal approaches to it. The development of the idea of ​​freedom of conscience is shown starting from Antiquity, through the Middle Ages and Modern times - right up to the present day. Particular attention is paid to the struggle for freedom of conscience in Russia. Written in lively language and richly illustrated with historical examples (some of them forgotten or little-known), the book may be of interest to students studying in the specialties “Political Science” and “Conflictology” and especially when studying the course “Religion and Politics”, not to mention the fact that the course “Freedom of Conscience” is included in the State educational standard of higher professional education for the direction (specialty) “Religious studies” as compulsory.