Freedom Vs Free Religion

The concept of freedom is perhaps one of the strongest principals expressed and upheld in the United States. Within the parameters of law and societal expectations, people have the right to make the majority of the decisions concerning their lives and opportunities. Despite the significance of personal choice, the potentially loose definition of these parameters often leads to conflict over how far these freedoms should extend, and at what point they should be revoked. Though such freedoms encompass numerous subjects, religion is often considered to be one of extreme significance.
Regardless of specific affiliation or personal belief, religion plays an observable role in the lives and customs of those living within the United States. The freedom to decide for one’s self the specifics and significance of religion is considered to be a fundamental right that is decided on an individual basis. Those who follow or subscribe a particular faith often hold strong convictions as to what is considered an acceptable action. Differentiating systems of belief seldom coincide, resulting in conflict and debate over which stance or action should be followed.
The concept of faith confliction has been felt and understood since the establishment of the constitution, as demonstrated in the first amendment (Hansen). One of the primary goals was to protect the
Each individual should be granted the privilege to decide for themselves what action is warranted, as long as no harm falls upon another person as a result. I understand this judge may have felt personally offended by the parent’s decision, but that offence in no way gives her the right to make such a call and abuse her position. No legal authority’s personal religion or preferences should be able to influence the names or actions of the citizens they trusted to