freedom
...ates that congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Although this may be true, this does not mean that all religious practices must be allowed. In fact, congress prohibits multitudinous amounts of religious worship. Religious ceremonies of cults, worshiping the devil in prison, and acts similar to the Klu Klux Klan are exceptionally forbidden. For example, Mormons believed that it was a man’s duty to have more than one wife; still the Supreme Court ruled that Mormons had to obey the laws forbidding that practice. The First Amendment also guarantees freedom of speech. It says that congress shall make no law abiding the freedom of speech, or of press; or the right to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Nevertheless, the government still manages to limit our country from some protected speech. Often, the time, place, and manner are restricted. The government requires numerous permits for meetings, rallies, and demonstrations. The government often determines that one person’s freedom of speech must give way to another’s sense of outrage at language they find hurtful, hateful, or dangerous. If we silence others from expressing themselves because we are afraid of what they might say, how will we ever learn about other people? The Second Amendment gives people the right to purchase a firearm and keep it in their home. This amendment says that a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Even so, there are numerous amounts of laws limiting the use of a firearm. One cannot shoot and kill whenever he/she pleases. There must be proof of self-defense and unlawful entry into your home. Without this proof, one will be convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. The government also prohibits the hording of firearms. For example, in 19...