http://www.opendemocracy.net/fanatical_religious_oppression Comments for "Fanatical Religious Oppression, " en http://www.opendemocracy.net/fanatical_religious_oppression#comment-433664 The First Amendment contains two clauses concerning the Freedom of Religion. The first part is known as the Establishment Clause, and the second as the Free Exercise Clause. The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from passing laws that will establish an official religion or preferring one religion over another. The courts have interpreted the establishment clause to accomplish the separation of church and state. The Free Exercise Clause prohibits the government from interfering with a person’s practice of his or her religion. However, religious actions and rituals can be limited by civil and federal laws. Religious freedom is an absolute right, and includes the right to practice any religion of one’s choice, or no religion at all, and to do this without government control. Rights to Freedom of Religion and the free exercise thereof means: The Freedom of Religion is an inalienable right. The First Amendment provides for the Freedom of Religion for all Americans. The Free Exercise Clause provides that government will neither control nor prohibit the free exercise of one’s religion. The government will remain neutral. Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:17:05 +0100 Ron Allen comment 433664 at http://www.opendemocracy.net http://www.opendemocracy.net/fanatical_religious_oppression When was the last time someone told you, you were going to hell if you didn’t change your ways or believe as they do? Why do we have to live in fear of those who would kill us because we don’t believe as they do? Why do I have to be a sinner from birth? Why do I have to be a frigging infidel? When do you get a belly full of the same parade of shame and guilt? When do I say enough... http://www.opendemocracy.net/fanatical_religious_oppression#comment faith & ideas Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:10:30 +0100 Ron Allen 33173 at http://www.opendemocracy.net