Freedom of Religion = Freedom of Worship?

It may not have even caught your attention. It may not appear to be that different. But when people, especially the current president of the United States, intentionally replace the words “freedom of religion” with “freedom of worship,” is it just a distinction without a difference, or is it a major change about which we need to be concerned?

In order to explain what amounts to tremendous differences between the two phrases, let me offer a recent example. In Colorado, a religious freedom amendment to the state constitution has been proposed that prohibits the government from “burden[ing] a person’s or religious organization’s freedom of religion” unless it shows a compelling interest – which offers the highest level of protection. In comparison, the U.S. Constitution prohibits Congress from “prohibiting the free exercise” of religion.

Compare that to the proposed language submitted by a far-left group which begins: “Religious freedom. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever hereafter be guaranteed.” Sounds okay, doesn’t it? Or does it? Did you notice that freedom of religion quickly became religious worship? But there is more:
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