Argumentative Essay: Freedom Of Religion In The United States

Register to read the introduction… This is written in our Constitution's First Amendment and states that everyone in the United States has the right to practice his or her own religion or no religion at all. There seems to be a widespread confusion today about what "separation of church and state" means. People think this concept is made to keep the religion out of politics when, in fact, it was put in place to ensure the government would not dictate the faith of the nation. Religious freedom, however, goes beyond constitutional rights because one's religion is extremely personal. Although Freedom of Religion prevents the government or large churches from imposing their religion onto others and allows its citizens to worship freely, it does not prevent others from harassing or shaming religions that are not their own. That being said, religious freedom means nothing if one lacks the courage to practice and defend her faith.
The United States is only twenty-two percent Catholic; Alabama is less than seven percent Catholic. In my high school graduating class of one hundred thirty students, I am the only Catholic. …show more content…
Reciting the Prayer before Meals and making the Sign of the Cross in a crowded restaurant is a different matter. This public display of my faith may offend other patrons, but the restaurant owner cannot ask my family to leave because of my constitutional right to worship. This freedom affects my life in ways I am not always aware of. Yet, if this freedom was taken away, it would drastically change who I am as a person. If I was prevented from going to church at all or had to attend the same church as my peers every Sunday, I would not be whole. Something would always be missing from my life. My life would lose its purpose, and my future would be