 Violence is an ongoing occurrence in America recently as well as in other countries. One subject of matter is that of how religion and government have lately been bashing at one another’s door step. The violence that has occurred from the result of removing religion from the courtrooms and schools has had a numerous controversy and dramatic outcomes in today’s society. The misunderstanding of ethics, moral beliefs, standards, and values, has in-fact escaladed into confusion of exactly what is accepted as correct and incorrect.

 Ethics: Are the branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.  Moral Beliefs: Moral beliefs are your individual definition of right and wrong. While some moral beliefs are shared by almost everyone, the overhwelming majority of moral beliefs are completely subjective --- what is right for one person may be wrong for another, and vice versa. So, the most important thing you need to understand about moral beliefs is the fact that they are not objective, quantitative or set in stone.  Moral Standards Moral beliefs set our moral standards. If your moral belief is that you will not kill anyone, you are exercising a moral standard every time you follow through with this belief and avoid killing anyone. A belief is an intangible idea; a standard is the real-life product of these ideas.  Subjectivity Moral beliefs are subjective. Most people can agree with basic morality, such as "don't steal" or "don't kill," but the nuances can become a complex grey area. Some people think it's acceptable to kill someone else if it is in self-defense, while others are complete pacifists. Some extremists, however, think it's acceptable to kill anyone who doesn't conform to their beliefs. So, when discussing or acting on moral beliefs, it is important to remember that they are subjective, not objective.

 Removing Prayer  Removing photos  Removing and idols of Gods  So does this mean to remove the Bible we swear under oath with as well?

 The contradiction is in his first sentence, this is America, how is someone going to insist another individual’s responsibility if their choice isn’t yours, and second how can you tell them their responsibility isn’t to obey God, but the law. Then states on how he took an oath that he needs to follow, an oath that Chief Justice Moore took upon a ceremonial act and upon the “BIBLE”.

 Another article “Religion, prayer, and government” was published May 2, 2010 by the Los Angeles Times, clearly states of how, “Prayer is unconstitutional”. The mixing of ideas and morality to mold others to the perspective of the government, for their right of power has come to a controversial state. According to the Los Angeles Times, a recent court hearing occurred and stated how “National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional, but Christmas is a national holiday, and the Supreme Court ruled that a cross may remain on a national preserve in the Mojave Desert because it somehow serves as a universal memorial of war dead no matter what their religious backgrounds”

 If the government were to remove religion from courtrooms, would they remove the bible that we are swore on oath, as well. If so, would this give Americans the right to lie in court? Whether the Government agrees with it, the government is molded from religion aspects.

 In my opinion Religion isn’t the reason for violence, it is the removal of its right by our government from our nation that is causing all the commotion.  It is our Freedom from the First Amendment that was made by our “Government” that we are defending.

 Bill of Rights  Pledge of Allegiance  U.S. Constitution  Star Spangled Banner  Presidential Inagurations  Declaration of Independence  Oath in Courtrooms  Oath in Office

 The argument to remove “Under God” from the United States Pledge of Allegiance is an escalating issue occuring in our school systems today.  “Under God” never was seen to me as a controversy in the pledge, I as an individual thought that it was a sign of loyalty to the right of government  I was always taught that we stood in respect to our nation and our freedom.

 In today’s society we rarely really stop to think on how Government is ruling our lives.  In federal laws we are automatically guarenteed the right of Freedom.  As for state laws, such as our own in Texas, it is now required for us to sign a paper stating these requirements.  In requirements I mean for even those whose child would be attending school, and parents are now required to fill out and sign a document if a child should participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, all a few of holiday’s schools all over the United States celebrate. Individuals argue about religious beliefs, but won’t hesitate against a break off from school or even work. Religion is an individual’s choice, it isn’t a requirement, and in Government, law is the law there is no choice.

 Government is trying to change the outcome of today’s history by eliminating religion so that they can be the ones in power. Except for one misunderstanding on their part, wars have broken out, millions have suffered or injured, and millions have died.  The government in power has led to anything but happiness and equality. Being in power has led them to blood- driving and immoral actions.

 Yes, it is!!!!!  If the government would not concentrate on the fact that religion causes individuals to have their own beliefs, that we are guaranteed in the first place, the violence would not be occurring.  Government cannot try to remove religion because of the feeling of threat by another's meaning, and the indifferences.  Government can’t continue to blame religion for their own mistakes of history, and they can’t try to change laws with new ones because the clash of religion.

 The intention to mold our perspective to the governments’ morality not only subjects us to violence, but to history repeating, and deterioration of our nation. To remove religion, is like removing ethical ideals from every aspect of life and government itself.