Our First Freedom
Religious Freedom
Religious liberty is America's first freedom, enshrined in the First Amendment. It must be protected and defended.
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
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Overview
Religious liberty is America's first freedom, enshrined in the First Amendment. It must be protected and defended.
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Why It Matters
Religious liberty is the first freedom protected by the First Amendment because it is the foundation of all other liberties. Faith is not something Americans leave at the church door — it shapes their values, their families, and their communities. Government must not coerce citizens to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Key Numbers
Religious Americans
70%
Percentage of U.S. adults who identify with a religious tradition (calculated as 100% minus the 28% religiously unaffiliated and 2% no answer).
Religious Liberty Cases
Data unavailable
There is no centralized, authoritative government database that tracks the total number of active religious freedom court cases in the United States.
Key Points
Religious freedom is the first right protected in the First Amendment.
Government must not force citizens to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs.
Faith-based organizations should not be excluded from public life or funding.
Attacks on religious freedom are attacks on the foundation of American liberty.
Religious institutions are essential to charity, community, and civil society.
The free exercise of religion extends to the public square, not just places of worship.
Protecting religious liberty protects freedom for all Americans, of every faith.