Freedome of Religion--What does it mean?

I think more than that, there should be freedom FROM religion. Just like christians wouldn't want their children being forced to prostrate and praise Allah, and Muslims wouldn't like their children forced to pray the rosary, atheists wouldn't want any kind of religion thrust upon their children. I think the "in god we trust" in the money is too small of an issue to even care about. It doesn't really harm anyone. But "One nation under god" and other religious references in legal texts are, indeed, an issue. Because they can be used to very concretely restrict the civil rights of people who don't share that same religion. If I remember correctly, in some states it's forbidden to run in an election or to become a judge if one doesn't believe in the christian god. That's simply wrong.

I have the same views are yours. honestly, my parents are catholic and so I was born a catholic. But as I mature, I realize that all religions have the same faith and belief. They only differ to the ways and methods of showing their belief. I always give respect to all kinds of individuals no matter what their religions are. What is important is how I relate to them accordingly with full understanding. Its the attitude that counts.

I don't think that evolution has been proven by science. There is a lot of evidence that leads one to believe that that is the case, however I have to wonder why we have essentially stopped evolving. Would the inventions by man to make our modern lives as conveinent and easy as they are be considered evolution? Anyway, no I don't think my children should be forced to pray, however I do believe that if others want to gather to do so in the school cafeteria, then they should be allowed to do so. I don't think "In Gode We Trust" should be removed from our money. And I also don't believe that "One Nation, Under God" should be removed from our pledge of allegiance. Yes, the religion in this country is predomniantly christian, however, a true christian is accepting and loving of ALL others, so they allow me the freedom to worship as I please. I don't want laws telling me how I can't worship, I also don't want laws telling me how I have to worship. If I want to go running naked in the woods, then that is my right as was given to me by simple birth in this country. I should not be forced to believe as others do, and I should be accepted for my beliefs, not have someone believe that they have to convert me. To each their own, I really think that was the basic principle behind the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights. The founding fathers had it right, let everyone be who they are and we'll be o.k.