Persuasive Essay On Freedom Of Religion

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In a country like the United States of America, there are specific rights and freedoms that people have. One of these is the freedom of religion. As much as it may seem like people are free to choose whichever religion they would like, there are always going to symbols of other various religions in their life, making them feel as if their choice is not the right one. An example of one of these symbols is the phrase “Under God” featured in the Pledge of Allegiance. This phrase should be removed for an assortment of reasons, including the country’s freedom of religion.
The United States of America is a country based on freedoms; freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of petition, and the freedom of religion. This is the first amendment in the United States Constitution, which goes even farther to say that church and state must be separated. This clause is one that is difficult to follow, while being a nation based on religion. The negligence of this clause is especially noticed in the line, …show more content…

This is not something that is forced upon them, however most people feel obligated to do the same, so as not to seem like a protestor or make a scene out of it. This obligation could easily make certain, nonreligious, children feel like hypocrites for the beliefs. The phrase “One Nation, Under God” is not something that everybody can relate to. Whilst reciting this phrase, they are taught to think that their beliefs are wrong. This is never the case; no beliefs are wrong or right. This phrase is just one that drills that concept into one’s mind and forces religion on them. A pledge for an entire nation needs to be one that makes everybody feel included, instead of one that cuts certain people out. School prayer and promoting religious preferences was outlawed in 1962, yet stating the Pledge is a way to get around that

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