Personal Narrative: Freedom Of Religion

Without Freedom of Religion, I wouldn't be able to attend the church I desired to go to because state and church wouldn't be separated. In addition, I wouldn't be able to express my views without crossing the line and disobeying the Constitution, I wouldn't be able to practice my religion at all or even be writing this essay. When I step back and ponder on the thought of Freedom of Religion, I am aware of the privileges that I sometimes take advantage of and feel as though they are the components of Freedom of Religion that I will forever be passionate about and would hate to

Freedom of religion supports the right of a person or group to practice their religion in public or private places. It also means we have the freedom to change religions when we feel the need or not practice any at all. This important because we should never be told how to practice our own religion or be told what religion we have to follow.

“Freedom of religion or freedom of belief is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. It also includes the freedom to change one's religion or belief.” Freedom of religion is considered an essential human right. In a country with an established religion, freedom of religion generally means that the government allows religious practices besides the established religion, and does not persecute you if you are not that religion. Freedom of Religion is the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. It allows us to think and express what we believe. But, around the world and in the United States, this freedom is eroding. Churches, religious organizations, and individuals face more and more restrictions as they express their beliefs or serve in society.

Introduction: The freedom that I will be discussing is freedom of religion. Freedom of religion is the ability that allows the freedom of an individual or community to practice any religion or belief that they choose. It is the ability to teach, practice and worship anything without government influence or intervention. This freedom developed in Australia in 1901 to ensure a multicultural and diverse community of different religious groups and to provide a sense of belonging to people.

For me religious freedom means being able to choose who I believe in, and to be able to practice my beliefs openly, and not having to hide. I would like to have the choice to read the religious book of my choice in public places, to pray in schools, and not to be made to feel guilty because someone practices another religion.

I became a Christian in 1982 while in high school. I had never attended church prior to Easter 1982. I found something interesting in the whole of the service and decided to read a Bible. The Bible made some sense to me. I had a few questions about some of the stuff that had happened and was given Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. Well that answered most of my questions. I was also given Mere Christianity which answered more questions. I felt convicted by the Holy Spirit and asked G-d to come into my life and forgive me of my sins.

The freedom of religion, allows us to express our beliefs about God. It allows us to go anywhere we want to talk about God, and to go to any church or any religious group we feel like going to. This freedom allows us to speak out about our religion without getting in trouble. We as kids can go and talk to our friends, pastor, or even a stranger, without even having worry about it.

There are basic freedoms and liberties that every person deserves to have, such as freedom of religion. Usually when someone speaks of freedom they speak of the freedoms of life, of liberty, of happiness, and sometimes even the basic rights that were instituted in the American Constitution. Ordinarily, religious beliefs are often one of the most controversial topics across the globe and in some places it is even considered taboo to practice a certain religion. Consequently, in some areas, those who practice “taboo” religions are outcasted and some are event physically harmed for their beliefs. Still today, many people face persecution for practicing a religion that they believe in on a daily basis and that is outrageous. Every human being deserves the right to freely choose what they believe in without fearing repercussions from others or the government. Religious freedom is something that everyone deserves, no matter what religion they chose to practice.

Freedom of religion is closely associated with separation of church and state, a concept advocated by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. The United States Constitution addresses the issue of religion in two places: in the First Amendment, and the Article VI prohibition on religious tests as a condition for holding public office. The First Amendment prohibits the Congress from making a law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ” (Christofferson 1). This provision was later expanded to state and local governments, through the Incorporation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Religious freedom is more than just the freedom to believe what you want. It’s also the freedom to talk about and act on your core

Religious freedom is not only the right to worship when and where we want. It is a moral obligation to contribute to the common good of all people. Religious Freedom is the most fundamental, basic human right. Without the right to religion, all other rights have no foundation. With the fact that religion and faith create our conscience, and our ability to choose right from wrong, we have a basis for all other things. We are able to tell whether things are right or wrong. We all have the right to seek the truth, especially about religion.

NYPD Standard Operational Procedure when anyone is transferred: The next day they must report in civilian attire to Health Services Division to take a Drug Screening Test. I was fuming about this involuntary transfer to Internal Affairs in the elevator when it reached the eight floor. Not familiar with Health Services Division, preoccupied by still really being pissed off, I followed a small group into a meeting room with about twenty seats. As I sat down I suddenly noticed these guys didn’t really look like cops. When one of these weird individuals said to me “I ain’t crazy, no matter what they say, I wanna be a cop and I wanna a gun.” I was momentarily confused.

When it comes to my worldview, I feel pretty confident in what I know and what I stand for. I grew up in a Christian home, therefore I have been pretty consistent on what I believe in for my whole life. Some of the preceding questions really made me think though about what I really believe and how I am actually living. Although I know what my worldview is, it is not always easy to make sure that I am fully living it out.

Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or resistance, that is what we don’t have right now. Our lives have been hard,we are often tempted to give up and not press forward, but we are not quitters, all of us together are going to fight until we have moved on.My poor family will be Britain’s slaves if our American troops do not try. All of our colonies sleep together snuggled in a little cabin like hut , it is not the perfect little dreamhouse, all snuggled up together in a warm, comfortable bed, no, we did it the harder way.

Seldom individuals living here in South Carolina classify themselves as a proud Democrat, or one advocating for the democratic political party. South Carolina has always been one of the largest right-leaning and outspoken states. That is just our reputation in the United States. The majority of people inhabiting the state claim themselves as conservative Republicans. I happen to be an exception. Even though I grew up in a household full of conservative, right-wing Republicans, I consider myself a proud liberal due to their differing views and my views mixing greater with theirs.

My 5 beliefs are mostly about god. I believe that there is only one god. He saves us from everything wrong and tells us what is right. I believe that we need to celebrate “Shabbat” (saturday) because on saturday he slept after he made the world. To do a friday night meal and to do the “kiddush” (pray) to show him that we believe. I believe that if you know something is wrong don’t do it even if everyone does it you should do what is right. “If you're everyone will jump from the roof, will you do it to?” That is what my mom used to say. I believe that all of us are the same, that we shouldn’t laugh at black people and that we wouldn't laugh at someone's language and of course do not laugh at someone who is a special aid.