"Here again we see how the so-called hermeneutics of continuity simply negates Vatican II. Religious freedom means not only freedom from coercion but also freedom to practice and preach one's religion unimpeded, with due respect for public order." ## V2's reasoning leaves the way wide open to ISIS. Nostra Aetate seems to have assumed the all religions were peaceful. Dulles' reasoning is an argument for the validity of Shari'a law - or of that part at least that governs the enslavement of the captives of ISIS. The imams of Mauritania would doubtless be delighted that a cardinal concurs with them in regarding slavery as not forbidden by God.