US Constitution: Freedom of Religion

The video discusses the First Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, emphasizing the Freedom of Religion Clause, which ensures that US citizens can practice their faiths without government interference. Thomas Jefferson's writings further clarify that while personal religious beliefs are protected, actions based on those beliefs may not be. The video also explores historical contexts where states had official religions and how the First Amendment led to the separation of church and state. Ongoing conflicts, such as those seen in Supreme Court cases, highlight the tension between religious freedom and government involvement.

What year was the First Amendment adopted as part of the Bill of Rights?

Who wrote the First Amendment and later became the fourth president of the United States?

What does the Freedom of Religion Clause guarantee to US citizens?

According to Thomas Jefferson, what is the relationship between religion and government?

What legal concept arose from the First Amendment's prohibition against the establishment of religion?