5 sentences, citing language from the First Amendment, that regards contemporary issues that relate to the freedom of religion
1. The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," emphasizing the contemporary issue of religious freedom in relation to government interference and the establishment of a state religion.
2. "Freedom of religion" as stated in the First Amendment has been widely debated in contemporary issues such as the religious rights of business owners who object to providing certain healthcare services based on religious beliefs.
3. The First Amendment guarantees the right to freely exercise one's religion, and contemporary debates around this issue involve cases of discrimination based on religious beliefs, such as LGBTQ+ couples being denied services by businesses claiming religious objections.
4. The First Amendment guarantees religious freedom, but in the context of national security, contemporary debates arise regarding the balance between religious freedom and counterterrorism efforts, such as surveillance on religious communities and travel restrictions targeting specific religions.
5. The First Amendment's protection of the "free exercise" of religion also encompasses the right to practice or abstain from religious rituals, resulting in contemporary issues surrounding conscientious objection, such as healthcare workers refusing to provide certain medical procedures based on religious beliefs.