It inspires generosity and service. It calls us to treat one another with dignity, to lift up those in need, and to build nations grounded in moral principle. In America, our America's founding fathers listed freedom of religion first among the liberties enshrined in our great constitution. Before he was elected president, John Adams, who was the first vice president, I might add, observed that politicians, quote, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. (01:13–01:23)
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Asserts that freedom of religion is prioritized in the U.S. Constitution by the founding fathers.
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