Self-Determination Channel: Know Your Rights - Faith Beliefs

Main Presenters

• Camille
• Ashley
• Ginger

Key Points

Right to Faith Beliefs

• You have the right to your own faith beliefs.
  • Believe in God or not.
  • Attend church or not.
  • Choose any church to attend.
• It is not necessary to follow the beliefs of those who support you.
• Faith beliefs are personal.

Protecting Faith Beliefs

• Inform supporters if you want to attend church or not.
• Make your own choice of which church to attend.
• Learn about different religions if interested.
• Respect other people's beliefs.

Personal Stories

Ashley

• From Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
• Importance of the right to faith: Doesn't want to be told what religion to follow.
• Practices Catholicism: Prays the Rosary every night, attends church every Sunday, involved in the Circle of Women volunteer group.

Ginger

• From Austin.
• Raised with certain beliefs and wants to maintain them.
• Receives support to practice her religion, including transportation to church.

Camille

• Lives in Lacrosse, Wisconsin in her own apartment.
• Emphasizes the right to believe anything under the U.S. Constitution.
• Faith provides a sense of purpose and motivation to do good for others.
  • Examples: Calling someone to encourage them, donating to organizations.

Ways to Support Faith Beliefs

1. Help find transportation to the chosen church.
2. Assist in learning about different religions and churches.
3. Respect and not judge the individual's beliefs.

Conclusion

• Faith is a personal choice and everyone has the right to their own beliefs.
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