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Religion, as with many other human ideologies, is not purely a personal thing but also a form of communication and identification. In society, therefore, religion often encompasses not only belief but active expression and participation in affairs involved with that religion (which vary based on the religion in question). Because religion, in my opinion, has this element, there is a motivation for people with belief systems to wish for protections in their religious lives. In history, this often has taken place when a minority religious group (e.g.) Protestants; Muslims; Hebrews) have been repressed in their action by the majority and, therefore, wish to seek formal legal enforcement to protect their ability to follow their religion.

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Because they would be free to practice as they please.

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