Monday, April 6, 2015

Despite First Amendment, Religious Freedom Has Not Been Easy in America

USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?



VOAVideo: Despite First Amendment, Religious Freedom Has Not Been Easy in America

Religious freedom laws sponsored by opponents of same-sex marriage in Indiana, Arkansas and other states have recently triggered fierce protests from gay rights groups that have led lawmakers to roll back some of the legislation. But as VOA religion correspondent Jerome Socolovsky reports, the fight over religious liberty goes back to the founding of the republic.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2705171.html

VOA Learning English: Religious Freedom Acts Raise Controversy in US 
Indiana and Arkansas recently passed – then considered changing – religious freedom laws. Nineteen other states have such laws to protect religious minorities. However, the new laws expand some religious protections to organizations. Some say the laws threaten the civil rights of homosexuals.--read and listen to the story then take the quiz!

USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?

▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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