[Viva Le Dissention]

An unalienable right cannot be taken away by government.

Freedom of religion CAN be taken away by government. Therefore it is NOT an unalienable right.

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness--despite the actions of government, the individual is always the determinant of his destiny and course of action, even in prison.

That just isn't true with freedom of religion. It's specific, not a broad philosophical concept like "life, et al."

[rudypoot]

"An unalienable right cannot be taken away by government. Freedom of religion CAN be taken away by government. Therefore it is NOT an unalienable right."

the word "right" referred to in the USC is a freedom RECOGNIZED by the Constitution, not a freedom given by the government. If the government didn't give it, then it can't take it away, savy?

[Sabertooth]

An unalienable right cannot be taken away by government.

Freedom of religion CAN be taken away by government. Therefore it is NOT an unalienable right.

Define why and why not, and distinguish please between the source of Creator-endowed rights and the others you imagine.