Today we sometimes hear politicians and others refer to the freedom of worship. But the 1st amendment of the U.S. Constitution says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." It is freedom of religion that is guaranteed in America.
Freedom of worship could mean keeping your religious beliefs and views private and not bringing them into the public sphere. This could lead to restrictions on evangelism and on the church being allowed to speak out on issues. Opposing things such as homosexuality and making claims of absolute truth might not be tolerated in our tolerant, politically correct society. The claim that only Christianity is true and all other religions are false would definitely not be accepted.
Many in our country would prefer freedom of worship over freedom of religion. They view Biblical Christianity as a problem and threat. They hate the truth claims and the morality found in the Bible. Christians and others must stand for freedom of religion. If freedom of religion is restricted we should disobey if necessary. This could mean facing serious persecution but Christians must obey God rather than man.
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