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| − | '''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none.<ref>Kan, Janita (November 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/religious-freedom-is-a-fundamental-right-that-needs-protection-amid-growing-conflict-becket-attorney_3134033.html Religious Freedom Is a Fundamental Right That Needs Protection Amid Growing Conflict: Becket Attorney]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> 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: | + | [[Image:Constitution.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|[[United States Constitution]] ]] |
| | + | '''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none.<ref>Kan, Janita (November 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/religious-freedom-is-a-fundamental-right-that-needs-protection-amid-growing-conflict-becket-attorney_3134033.html Religious Freedom Is a Fundamental Right That Needs Protection Amid Growing Conflict: Becket Attorney]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> Religious freedom is guaranteed in the [[United States Constitution|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. | | *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. | | *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. |
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| | == Atheist, lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom == | | == Atheist, lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom == |
| − | | + | [[File:Skivu Hutchinson speaking at Center For Inquiry.JPG|thumbnail|300px|right|[[Sikivu Hutchinson]] speaking ath the [[Center for Inquiry]]. ]] |
| | ''See also:'' [[Atheist lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom]] and [[Atheist lawsuits]] | | ''See also:'' [[Atheist lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom]] and [[Atheist lawsuits]] |
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| | [[Atheist organizations]] in the Western World are litigious. They often use ligitation to restrict the degree of religious freedom in a society. | | [[Atheist organizations]] in the Western World are litigious. They often use ligitation to restrict the degree of religious freedom in a society. |
| − | [[File:Skivu Hutchinson speaking at Center For Inquiry.JPG|thumbnail|200px|right|[[Sikivu Hutchinson]] speaking ath the [[Center for Inquiry]]. ]]
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| | The [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Ongoing Lawsuits".<ref>[https://ffrf.org/legal/challenges/ongoing-lawsuits Ongoing Lawsuits - Legal - Freedom From Religion Foundation]</ref> The [[American Atheists]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Legal sucesses".<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/legal/legal-successes/ Legal sucesses - American Atheists]</ref> The [[Center for Inquiry]] engaged in lawsuits related to faith based initiatives concerning prison ministry.<ref name=OS2011 >{{cite web |url= http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-04-20/news/os-blaine-amendment-religious-schools20110420_1_florida-voters-church-and-state-state-constitution | | The [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Ongoing Lawsuits".<ref>[https://ffrf.org/legal/challenges/ongoing-lawsuits Ongoing Lawsuits - Legal - Freedom From Religion Foundation]</ref> The [[American Atheists]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Legal sucesses".<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/legal/legal-successes/ Legal sucesses - American Atheists]</ref> The [[Center for Inquiry]] engaged in lawsuits related to faith based initiatives concerning prison ministry.<ref name=OS2011 >{{cite web |url= http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-04-20/news/os-blaine-amendment-religious-schools20110420_1_florida-voters-church-and-state-state-constitution |
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| | *[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/religious-freedom/ Has Global Religious Freedom Seen Its Best Days?], The Gospel Coalition | | *[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/religious-freedom/ Has Global Religious Freedom Seen Its Best Days?], The Gospel Coalition |
| | *[https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/if-religious-freedom-is-so-important-why-do-so-few-of-us-exercise-it/ If Religious Freedom Is So Important, Why Do So Few Of Us Exercise It?], Cold Case Christianity | | *[https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/if-religious-freedom-is-so-important-why-do-so-few-of-us-exercise-it/ If Religious Freedom Is So Important, Why Do So Few Of Us Exercise It?], Cold Case Christianity |
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| | + | *[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/religious-freedom/ Religious Freedom articles], The Gospel Coalition |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |