I have often heard, from Christian's (who else?), who have said that the Constitution does not say that there should be freedom from religion and instead it says there should be freedom of religion.They are half right.Here is what it actually says:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." -Bill of Rights Amendment 1
So, what does " no law respecting an establishment of religion" mean?
Simply put, no law that respects, say Christian beliefs, can be established.This can also be worded thus:
"freedom of (to practice whatever faith you believe freely) and from religion (To have no law made that is for any religion or against anyone who does not believe in one certain religion).
Agreed?
2007-03-14
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