FIRST AMENDMENT

America Celebrates National Religious Freedom Day, Thanks to Mr. Jefferson

"All men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion." — Thomas Jefferson

Why the History of Religious Freedom Matters to You, Right Now

It’s the duty of every person working to make the world a better place to study and understand the past so they can make the best possible decisions in the present and for the future.

The Founders’ Creator—Islam, the First Amendment and Religious Freedom

Imam Mohammed was asked: “How do I serve my country?” His answer: “I serve my country as a citizen of this country, as a believer in Almighty God.”

Religions Must Unite to Combat Hate, Interfaith Conference Concludes

A group of religious leaders and scholars recently gathered in cyberspace for an exploration of the role of interfaith unity and the importance of working together to overcome discrimination, intolerance and hate.

What We Celebrate Each January 16 for Religious Freedom Day

The First Amendment, being words on paper, cannot defend against anything. It is only people—those who take those words and turn them into living, breathing ideas—that can make a difference.

RFI Panel Explores the Freedom of Religious Institutions

It would be a dark and soulless world without our religious institutions to coax us to care for each other and to believe in something greater than ourselves.