The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights contain several provisions that protect religious freedom:
The First Amendment: The First Amendment to the US Constitution is a cornerstone of religious freedom. It includes two religion-related clauses:
- The Establishment Clause: This clause prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or giving preferential treatment to any religious group. It ensures the separation of church and state.
- The Free Exercise Clause: This clause protects the right of individuals to practice their religion freely without government interference, as long as their religious practices do not violate other laws or harm public interests.
The Bill of Rights: The First Amendment, which is part of the Bill of Rights, explicitly addresses religious freedom, as mentioned above. It ensures that individuals have the right to worship, express their religious beliefs, and engage in religious practices without government coercion or discrimination.
No Religious Test Clause: Article VI, Clause 3 of the US Constitution states that no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any public office or public trust under the United States. This clause ensures that individuals of all religious backgrounds (or none) can hold public office without facing religious discrimination.
These provisions collectively protect religious freedom in the United States, allowing individuals to choose and practice their religions or beliefs freely while preventing the government from promoting or inhibiting any particular faith.
This separation of church and state is a fundamental principle of American democracy.
Unfortunately, Christians and 99% of churches are not speaking out against the crimes of humanity that are taking place in our country and escalating extensively since 2020. These crimes are infringing upon the Religious Freedoms that this country was founded on – with GOD at the forefront of everything! At what point will enough be enough? We the people must stand up for our God given rights NOW!
