Religion is a flower. There is a wide-range of diverse flowers in the ecosystem; all equally important because each individual organism contributes to the biodiversity of this planet. Akin to these intensely hued plants, each religion, although alike in several aspects, hold its own individual characteristics that make each peculiar and rare. As lovely as flowers may be, not everyone can enjoy the grace within these delicate buds of nature; whether it be allergies or pure distaste, those who despise these creations will never truly acknowledge the serenity behind each unique flower, like others do, an issue in which religion suffers from. Religion has been a constant influence in the lives of many people; most find themselves either sprinting towards or away from it, thus allowing it to affect people’s societal decisions, economic choices, and political preferences.
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As free citizens, everyone has the right to privacy, “the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government,” when the individual knows it is wrong (ON). Religion gives people the reasons and morals to know right from wrong, so it provides guidelines as to when it is correct to make a decision and when not to. Amendment 1, specifically freedom of speech, allows people the ability to form unique thoughts, speak the truth of the mind, and debate with others to form additional perspectives and point of views. People shouldn’t be haunted by the idea of being “punished with death and confiscation or forfeiture of all his or her lands and goods” because as free citizens, people have the right to be open about one’s thoughts and beliefs (“The). The promise of death hindered people’s rights to speak openly, as if a magic potion was sprinkled on each individual to cease communication
As free citizens, everyone has the right to privacy, “the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government,” when the individual knows it is wrong (ON). Religion gives people the reasons and morals to know right from wrong, so it provides guidelines as to when it is correct to make a decision and when not to. Amendment 1, specifically freedom of speech, allows people the ability to form unique thoughts, speak the truth of the mind, and debate with others to form additional perspectives and point of views. People shouldn’t be haunted by the idea of being “punished with death and confiscation or forfeiture of all his or her lands and goods” because as free citizens, people have the right to be open about one’s thoughts and beliefs (“The). The promise of death hindered people’s rights to speak openly, as if a magic potion was sprinkled on each individual to cease communication