Thursday 21 May 2015

Religious rights of citizens in the US Military

Constitution of the United States protects every American’s religious rights. Every American’s freedom related to religion was declared in the First Amendment. Everyone has the liberty to practice their religion even if they are in military. Religious rights of citizens in the US military are an important aspect that requires attention of people.


Jay Sekulow is a well-known Supreme Court attorney who has argued 12 cases in the Supreme Court. He serves as the Chief Counsel American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). He also serves as the Chief Counsel of the ECLJ, which has offices in the France, Russia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and Israel. He started law career as tax trial attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. He works to protect religious and constitutional liberties of citizens.

Religious beliefs help soldiers in keeping their focus on work during the toughest conditions and rough environments. Military personnel are granted liberties from constitution of the America. They are free to practice their religion without other people’s influence. Even superiors cannot force or persuade their colleagues or juniors in to other religious philosophy. United States Armed Forces cannot force any personnel into any religion or relevant philosophy.

Any other law, rules, or regulation of any organization cannot compromise these religious rights of military personnel. Students at the United States military academies also fall under the same category. These students are also free to follow any religion.

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