Freedom of religion is one of the bedrock principles of American democracy. Our founders. who came to America in part to flee religious intolerance. championed freedom of religion as a universal right. and made it an integral part of the Constitution through the Bill of Rights. Throughout our history. immigrants from every corner of the globe have arrived on our shores seeking a community where they could practice their religion openly and without fear of persecution. Today. we value the separation of church and state as one of our guiding principles. But we are all well aware that such liberties are not fully enjoyed everywhere. and there are millions of people who daily face persecution or intolerance because of their religious beliefs.
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