Religious freedom means that we are all free to financially support only the religion of our choice — or not fund any at all. Government-funded programs such as private school vouchers, construction of houses of worship, “faith-based” initiatives that include proselytizing, and other schemes funnel taxpayer money into the coffers of religious entities to pay for religious activities. This violates the fundamental right of conscience.
Religion thrives when it relies on voluntary donations, not government funding. Depending on taxpayer aid also invites government intervention and regulation. For the health of both church and state, the government should refrain from propping up religion with tax money.