HATE SPEECH AND THE COLLISION BETWEEN THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND HUMAN DIGNITY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61541/q6nb5r92

Keywords:

Freedom of Expression. Freedom of Religion. Human Dignity. Hate Speech. Collision of Fundamental Rights.

Abstract

This article proposes an analysis of the complex collision between freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and human dignity in the context of hate speech, a phenomenon amplified in the digital age. Grounded in the theoretical foundations of these fundamental rights, it explores the concept of hate speech as a manifestation directed exclusively at minority groups, in accordance with contemporary legal scholarship. The study further delves into the analysis of emblematic concrete cases of hate speech delivered by evangelical pastors against minority groups, such as the LGBTQI+ community and followers of African-origin religions. Such manifestations raise a crucial debate regarding the limits of religious freedom and freedom of expression when confronted with the protection of dignity and non-discrimination. Through a legal and philosophical approach, based on balancing theories such as those developed by Robert Alexy and Luís Roberto Barroso, the article seeks to identify mechanisms of harmonization and criteria for delimiting these rights. The objective is to provide a foundation for the construction of a more inclusive and just society, in which the plurality of ideas and beliefs coexists with mutual respect for the dignity of all individuals.

Author Biographies

  • RODRIGO FERREIRA VICENTE, IESB

    Rodrigo Ferreira Vicente holds a Law degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2004–2010), a postgraduate specialization in Labor Law and Labor Procedure, and is currently a Master's candidate in Social Rights and Claim Processes at Centro Universitário IESB. He has further enhanced his academic background through professional development programs at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in Strategic Human Resources Management, Labor Law, and Banking Law, as well as extension courses in Social Media, Media Training, Legal Journalism, and Strategic Management.

    With over 18 years of experience in the Brazilian federal public service, he has built a solid career at Caixa Econômica Federal, serving in technical roles, strategic advisory positions, and management of units with nationwide scope. He currently holds a technical position in the areas of Marketing, People, and Sustainability at CAIXA Seguridade, where he contributes to projects related to institutional communication, advertising, press relations, governance, and sustainable development.

    Throughout his career, he has held strategic roles such as National Advertising Manager, Executive Manager of Institutional Relations, and Executive Advisor to senior leadership within Vice-Presidencies and Directorates (Marketing and Institutional Relations, Strategy and People, Government Funds, and Lotteries), participating in the drafting and approval of institutional plans, communication strategies, and governance proposals at the highest organizational levels. He has led high-impact initiatives, including nationwide advertising campaigns (Mega da Virada, Emergency Aid Program, Housing), cultural marketing projects, and socio-environmental responsibility actions.

    In addition to his corporate career, he is a licensed attorney admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association – Federal District Section (OAB/DF), serves as Secretary-General of the Family and Succession Law Commission of OAB/DF, and is a volunteer collaborator with the Public Defender’s Office of the Federal District, focusing on Family and Succession Law and Civil Law matters.

  • Marcio Evangelista Ferreira da Silva, IESB

    Postdoctoral studies in Human Rights. Ph.D. in Law. Master’s degree in Law and Public Policy. Professor of Law in the Master’s Program at the Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília (IESB), Federal District, Brazil. Professor of Law in the undergraduate program at the Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília (IESB), Federal District, Brazil. Professor of Law at the Judicial Training School of the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT), Federal District, Brazil. State Judge at the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT), Federal District, Brazil.

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2026-09-17

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HATE SPEECH AND THE COLLISION BETWEEN THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND HUMAN DIGNITY. (2026). Revista De Direito - Trabalho, Sociedade E Cidadania, 20(20), e202026104. https://doi.org/10.61541/q6nb5r92

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