In many civilizations, religion provides a strong foundation for
             leadership and social acceptance. One's religious beliefs shape their
             world, and in many countries, shape the world in which they are allowed to
             live. Yet the United States has always claimed to be different: a "melting
             pot" of religion, founded on freedom of speech, and the freedom of
             religious choice. However, while America may be based on the idea of these
             freedoms, the American society condones, promotes, and practices mostly
             The United States government has long claimed to promote religious
             freedom and the freedom of speech relating to that religion. Beginning
             with the United States Constitution, Article VI's statement that "no
             religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or
             public trust under the United States", the need for religious freedom is
             noted ("The Constitution of the United States," Article VI). This freedom
             was extended with the Bill of Rights First Amendment. In it, the document
             proclaimed that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
             religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereofâ€" ("Bill of Rights",
             While those Constitutional rights are still in force today, the same
             government that enacted those rights can be seen consistently challenging
             those freedoms. One example of this can be seen with the "right to hire"
             laws involving religious organizations. Enacted in 1972, Title VII of the
             federal Civil Rights Act states that religious groups can hire staff
             members based on religious beliefs (Allen, 2003). Supported by the Supreme
             Court, this title suggests that non-Christian workers can be fired from
             their positions with religious organizations, if the organization chooses
             Another example of the United States commitment to Christianity can be
             seen within the currency. On April 22, 1864, the United States currency
             form...