Let me make it clear: the capacity to freely exercise one's religious beliefs is imperative in our country.
The existence of numerous critical problems presently besetting the country has relegated religious freedom to a rather insignificant position.
Although the liberty to exercise one's religious beliefs is an advantage, there are more consequential issues that need our immediate attention and focus.
There is no questioning the significance of religious freedom as a fundamental value deeply rooted in the United States. Let it be clear that although religious liberty holds a significant place in our principles, it is not the topmost priority of our nation. The existence of numerous critical problems presently besetting the country has relegated religious freedom to a rather insignificant position. Although the liberty to exercise one's religious beliefs is an advantage, there are more consequential issues that need our immediate attention and focus. It is unclear to me what the correct response to that question would be, given the limited information available.