Conciliando Derechos: la Coexistencia del Derecho a la Libertad Religiosa y al Trabajo en la Legislación Colombiana

Abstract

In the present study, the aim is to analyze the right to religious freedom in its interaction with another crucial fundamental right: the right to work. Both rights, rooted in the constitutional structure, enjoy extensive protection through international treaties, pacts, and agreements. However, our focus is on the imperative need to harmonize them, as one fundamental right should not prevail over another in a generalized manner.

To achieve this goal, we will delve into the constitutional and legal delineation of the guidelines governing the scope of the right to religious freedom within the Colombian legal framework. We will explore its context and application, simultaneously examining the pronouncements and positions issued by the Colombian Constitutional Court regarding this matter. This in-depth analysis will enable us to understand how these fundamental rights interweave and how necessary harmony can be achieved to ensure their coexistence in Colombian society.

Keywords: Human rights, Right to religious freedom, Right to work, Legal framework, and Harmonization of rights.