Abstract
The national security paradigm, previously reserved primarily for foreign threats, has been turned increasingly inward, focusing on a State's own citizens as potential threats. The "inward turn" of the national security paradigm impinges upon many of the most fundamental civil and political rights, such as the freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). However, true, substantive, and sustainable national security is only possible if it occurs within the concept of the rule of law and through respect for human rights in general and FoRB in particular.