In religion, what are my rights & wrong to audio record ? What are their rights & wrongs to audio and camera record me?

Question

I audio record my family-in-law in the living room for evidence of blasphemy and evidence of words chasing me away only. I dont have a camera. And we all do audio record of study and meeting. My in-laws change religion. They try to audio record me because i didn't follow their religion, they accuse me of blasphem and lies, but i did not find evidence of their audio. At first they video record me in my office, i found the nanny camera in a dark corner spot and a camera in the bedroom corner, then they put the security camera in the house to spy on my move, because there is no security camera is not put on the outside.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

This is a complex situation involving issues of privacy, consent, and the specific practices and beliefs of the religions involved. Here are some general principles to consider: 
 
Your rights: 
 
- In most jurisdictions, you have the right to record conversations you are a part of, even without the other parties' consent (known as "one-party consent"). However, the exact laws vary by location. 
- You generally have the right to practice your religion freely, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others or break laws. 
 
Their rights:  
 
- They have similar rights to practice their religion and record conversations they are a part of. 
- However, secretly recording you in private spaces like bedrooms or bathrooms is likely illegal in most places as it violates reasonable expectations of privacy. 
- Putting cameras in shared spaces for security purposes may be legal, but using them to spy on you for religious reasons is more ethically questionable. 
 
Some key considerations: 
 
- Using recordings to accuse or attack others, regardless of religion, is generally unethical and potentially illegal if it constitutes harassment, defamation, etc. 
- Secretly recording others, especially in private spaces, is a violation of trust and privacy. 
- Religious differences in a family are very challenging and usually best addressed through open, respectful dialogue, not covert recordings. 
- If you feel unsafe or your privacy is being seriously violated, consult local laws and consider involving appropriate authorities or counseling services. 
 
Ultimately, while you may have the right to record in some situations, doing so secretly to gather evidence against family is likely to be very damaging to the relationships. I would advise against this on both sides and instead pursue counseling or mediation if possible to resolve the conflicts. If the situation is unsafe, prioritize protecting yourself through official channels.

Q: In religion, what are my rights & wrong to audio record ? What are their rights & wrongs to audio and camera record me?