It means what religon you want to choose

Not necessarily, but they are related. "Freedom of religion" is a short-hand way to say that people have the freedom to choose which religious beliefs they accept and which they reject. Also, they have the freedom to practice their chosen religion (if they have one), so long as that practice doesn't impinge on other people's freedoms or the law in general. For example, you're not allowed to murder someone, even if you were doing so in the practice of your religion. "Freedom from religion" means different things in different contexts, and to different people: To many secularists (people who believe that the government should maintain neutrality on religious issues), this phrase means that the government should operate independently of religion (not endorsing it, nor being influenced by it). For example, see this link (http://ffrf.org/). This directive does not extend to the behavior of private individuals, but only to the government and its representatives while they act on behalf of the government. In my experience, people who are against secularism tend to use the phrase to imply that secularism is about more than just keeping the government religiously neutral. They mean to scare people into thinking that the secularists want to eliminate free expression of religion in general (or just in public). Surely there are people who do want to eliminate the freedom of religious expression, but I think that's a relatively small number.

Yes, I believe it does. I know it does not feel that way depending on where you live and what sites you visit. Personally, I do not look down on anyone whose religious beliefs differ from my own. People find ways to be spiritual in their own right and there is nothing wrong with that. I find other religions to be very interesting to learn about. And if you are atheist or agnostic, who cares? You need to do what works for you. As long as you aren't out there harming people (example: Satanism) I don't care how you live your life.

Freedom of religion to me... MEANS Freedom to BE Religious or NOT to be Religious... If your an Atheist FEEL FREE to NOT worship a God or Goddess... IF YOU MEAN to get rid of ALL Religionjs particularly Christianity... Its been tried & that Philosophy is a WORLD WIDE FAILUE! (ATHEISTIC COMMUNISM) Just a thought :-)!

Freedom of religion includes the freedom to choose no religion. Otherwise the phrase makes no sense.

Freedom of religion does not really mean freedom from religion. We are pretty much free to be a part of any religion we choose to be a part of, but we are constantly being reminded of religious doctrine from other believers in everyday life, through television, movies, billboards, and interactions with other humans. It's gotten so bad that I've seen giant black billboards that say FEAR GOD in white, payed for by the church goers who pay their money to the church to "prove" their faith through "works". It is enough to make anyone trying to break free from religious chains to be reminded of a man made horror that seems so real because so many people prescribe to it. Our governments are controlled by people with religious faith which means that we are paying taxes to people who decide what to do with the money based on their relationship with "God". That creeps me out.

Absolutely! That is something that the ones who scream for and demand the loudest, refuse to accept

Freedom of religion or from religion means that you are still tied down by some dogma! Of belief or non belief!Every religion is a personal point of view and it is lop sided and would not explain the others point of view.Can any religion explain atheism in toto? Similarly can Atheism explain everything in this creation. So everything is still evolving and we are at the beginning so let us just float along and see where we go from here!

In a legal sense? No. Just because you do not believe something, doesn't mean the guy next to you can't. I don't agree with a lot things that I have to put up with. we live in a free society. Like other freedoms, I may not like the fact that you get your side of the coin, but as long as I have mine I should be happy. No one is making someone worship or be a member of a church. That is the intent.

No, I don't think it does. I think it means one can believe what they like and worship how they like, as long as it does not harm others. But many societies, including ours, is founded on a faith-based belief system, and people have the right to express their views including religious views. It's too bad, but we are not guaranteed protection from religion.