"Religion is like a pair of shoes...Find one that fits for you, but don't make me wear your shoes" (George Carlin). Religious freedom is having the right to practice, teach, and worship any religion of your choosing. In addition, to switch your religion or belief. American citizens have this right and it is protected by the Constitution. Many have come to America in search of religious freedom. Puritans being among the first, came in the late 1600's from England to get away from being prosecuted by the king. The Puritans had believed that the Church of England's document was incorrect and that they had only one true God. Having come to America the Puritans modeled what is meant to be a true American. Hence, they built the foundation of religion
