Essay On American Religion

Did you know that there were many religions that came to America?. Many religions fled New England for more safety and freedom of religion. They were Puritans, Anglicans, Quakers, Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Presbyterians, Jewish and they are from many different places. But there was no freedom asBritain controlled the colonies so colonists were required to pay religious taxes and (often) to attend church services. The people who preached without licenses or refused to pay taxes to a church they disagree with were Dissenter and were often punished. Churches were not established in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and much of New York as well. After independence, there was a worldwide agreement and James Madison wrote the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which applies only to the federal government. It said that “Congress shall pass no law respecting an establishment of religion”) so by 1833 all the states disestablished religions.

In 1791, the Free Exercise Clause was
. . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press" in today's meaning is that the gov't may not jail, fine, or impose civil liability on a person or organization except in exceptional circumstances. The First Amendment does not protect speakers, however, against private individuals or organizations, such as private employers, private colleges, or private landowners as it only restrains the gov't. The Supreme Court has interpreted “speech” and “press” broadly as covering not only talking, writing, and printing. It also covers also broadcasting, using the Internet, and other forms of expression and also applies to displaying flags, burning flags, wearing armbands, burning crosses. The Supreme Court has held restrictions on content but if a law prohibits the people from criticizing a war, opposing abortion, or advocating high taxes it might be problematic as it distorts public debate and contradict a basic principle of