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'''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none. Religious freedom is guaranteed in the constitution of the [[United States]] and is commonplace in democratic countries. However, in many states and countries, secular and atheistic policies, particularly in the field of education, form in effect a restriction on religious liberties. Examples include the ban on [[classroom prayer]] in the [[United States]], and opposition to the teaching of any alternatives to the discredited [[Theory of Evolution]] in many western nations. These restrictions on religious freedom are supported by [[liberal]]s.<ref>Anderson, Troy (June 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32393-the-war-to-destroy-christianity-in-america The War to Destroy Christianity in America]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2019.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (March 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31774-horowitz-american-left-is-at-war-with-christianity Horowitz: American Left Is at War With Christianity]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref>

'''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none. Religious freedom is guaranteed in the constitution of the [[United States]] and is commonplace in democratic countries. However, in many states and countries, secular and atheistic policies, particularly in the field of education, form in effect a restriction on religious liberties. Examples include the ban on [[classroom prayer]] in the [[United States]], and opposition to the teaching of any alternatives to the discredited [[Theory of Evolution]] in many western nations. These restrictions on religious freedom are supported by [[liberal]]s.<ref>Multiple references:

*Anderson, Troy (June 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32393-the-war-to-destroy-christianity-in-america The War to Destroy Christianity in America]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2019.

*Byas, Steve (March 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31774-horowitz-american-left-is-at-war-with-christianity Horowitz: American Left Is at War With Christianity]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.

*Dreher, Rod (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/democrats-versus-traditional-christians-beto-orourke-elizabeth-warren/ Democrats Vs. Traditional Christians]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref>

The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom reported in May 2017 that religious freedom around the world was "worsening in both the depth and breadth of violations."<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/16/report-international-religious-freedom-worsening-in-both-depth-and-breadth/ Report: International Religious Freedom Worsening in both ‘Depth and Breadth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> A November 2018 report by Aid to the Church in Need came to a similar conclusion.<ref>Byas, Steve (November 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30744-religious-liberty-declining-in-the-world Religious Liberty Declining in the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2018.</ref>

The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom reported in May 2017 that religious freedom around the world was "worsening in both the depth and breadth of violations."<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/16/report-international-religious-freedom-worsening-in-both-depth-and-breadth/ Report: International Religious Freedom Worsening in both ‘Depth and Breadth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> A November 2018 report by Aid to the Church in Need came to a similar conclusion.<ref>Byas, Steve (November 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30744-religious-liberty-declining-in-the-world Religious Liberty Declining in the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2018.</ref>

*Barillas, Martin M. (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/beto-orourke-pledges-to-penalize-churches-that-oppose-gay-marriage Beto O’Rourke pledges to penalize churches that oppose gay ‘marriage’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.

*Barillas, Martin M. (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/beto-orourke-pledges-to-penalize-churches-that-oppose-gay-marriage Beto O’Rourke pledges to penalize churches that oppose gay ‘marriage’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.

See also:

See also:

*Richardson, Valerie (October 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/11/beto-orourke-blasted-call-strip-tax-status-churche/ Beto blasted for call to strip tax status of churches opposing gay marriage: 'Bigoted nonsense']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref>

*Richardson, Valerie (October 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/11/beto-orourke-blasted-call-strip-tax-status-churche/ Beto blasted for call to strip tax status of churches opposing gay marriage: 'Bigoted nonsense']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.

*Dreher, Rod (October 11, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/beto-vs-religious-liberty/ Beto Vs. Religious Liberty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref>

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