Question

Why was freedom of religion added to the First Amendment?

Answer 1

The colonists suffered unfair treatment for their religious beliefs in the past.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer above has a good point, but this is the answer.

Answer 2

Freedom of religion was added to the first amendment because a wide variety of different people were coming into the United States of America and there was a need for them to be able to practice their religion without facing oppression or condemnation.