Joe Biden: Religious liberty key to fighting extremism

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Last Updated : Oct 18 2015 | 5:48 PM IST
US Vice President Joe Biden says protecting religious liberty is a moral imperative that defends society against violent extremists.
Biden received the Athenagoras Human Rights Award at a ceremony last night in New York. It's the highest award bestowed by the Greek Orthodox Church.
Biden says terrorist groups like al-Qaida and the Islamic State pervert Islam to justify horrific acts. He says America will be strong as long as it's a beacon for human rights.
The vice president says religious values are entirely consistent with civic values in the US He's crediting his Catholic faith for giving him "refuge and reassurance."
Biden didn't make any reference to his deliberations about running for president. One of his top advisers says he'll make a decision in the near future.
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First Published: Oct 18 2015 | 5:48 PM IST

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