Freedom Of Religion In The United States
“ The establishment of religion clause of the first amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church” ( Driesbach 11). Freedom of religion is very important. The quote up above is saying that the government can’t set up a church that everybody has to go to. All the different cultures is what shapes the United States. It brings us closer in a way. Religion is what most people's lives are based on. The people should be able to choose a religion and practice it whenever or however they want. In the late 1800’s a church was founded and it was called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) or Mormons. This church and the leaders were persecuted for some of their beliefs. They were chased