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An informative resource shares background information on the importance of protecting religious freedom. Individuals learn how some American colonies forced religion upon people, giving rise to the desire to worship freely without government involvement. The video also discusses the reasons for separating church and state.
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the first amendment, freedom, freedom of religion, freedoms, religious freedom, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the united states constitution, constitutions, religious tolerance, the separation of church and state, natural rights, human rights, civil rights, rights, liberty, oppression, supreme court cases, the supreme court
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create real-life examples of the separation of church and state
- Compare and contrast the freedom of religion to other religious polices around the world
Classroom Considerations
- Resource is part of the extensive Constitutional Hall Pass Series
Pros
- Provides a good background on how the First Amendment protects freedom of religion
- The resource uses Supreme Court cases to provide real-life examples
Cons
- None