Freedom of Religion
The freedom of religion is first amendment in the United States of America’s Bill of Rights. The first commandment in the
Ten Commandments
is “Do not have any other gods before me.” Being placed at the head of these important documents tells us something of the importance of the freedom to worship God. The freedom to worship God according to our own conscience is a fundamental right and should be protected with our life. Our greatest happiness comes from our relationship with God.
Bill of Rights
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Religioius Freedom is Being Threatened
“SALT LAKE CITY 13 October 2009 An apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said religious freedom is being threatened by societal forces intimidating those with religious points of view from having a voice in the public square." “Elder Dallin H. Oaks made the comments October 13, 2009 in a major address to Brigham Young University-Idaho students on the importance of preserving the religious freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution.” This is the first video.
Elder Oaks answers these eight questions in a follow-up interview. This is the second video.- Why speak now about religious freedom?
- Are you addressing religious freedom as a result of California’s Proposition 8?
- What impact does intimidation have on the conversation about religious freedom?
- Is the current religious freedom conversation analogous to the civil rights movement?
- Are conflicts between religion and secularism inevitable?
- Is it possible to balance religious freedom with the separation of church and state?
- What benefits do religious beliefs have within a democratic society?
- How important is the free exercise of religion?
Laus Deo – What does it mean?
“One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument.“With all the uproar about removing the Ten Commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. “On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. are displayed two words: Laus Deo…..
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