It means that every one should be free to profess and practice any religion he likes. Though this right was not recognised in earlier ages, yet all civilised States recognise it in modem times.
The Right to Education
Education is, besides other reasons, very necessary for active and intelligent citizenship. Its importance is particularly great in a democracy, because the masses of citizens elect their, rulers. Hence it is said, “Let us educate our masses.” The ancient Greek writer, Antephon said, “First of all things, I place education.” Laski accepts this view because citizenship, says Laski, is the “contribution of one’s instructed judgement to the public good.” An illiterate person cannot develop his personality to the full nor articulate his experience and express his opinion on matters of national or political importance. Hence many modern States have recognised the right to education, particularly the right to free, compulsory education up to matriculation.
Right to Work
This right is implicit in the right to life. If a society fails to provide its citizens such opportunities for work as would enable them to earn a decent income, it would deprive them of the means to live. Hence it is now increasingly recognised that the modern State must guarantee the right to work, to its citizens.