Meet the guidelines for legally establishing a church. It has a creed and worship practices. It has a formal leadership. It has a clear history. Its membership is distinct from other religious groups.
Is it illegal to make a religion?
This fundamental freedom is a major reason why the U.S. has managed to avoid a lot of the religious conflicts that have torn so many other nations apart. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits government from encouraging or promoting ("establishing") religion in any way.
How do you form a religion?
- It has a creed and worship practices.
- It has a formal leadership.
- It has a clear history.
- Its membership is distinct from other religious groups.
- There is a recognized course of study to ordain leaders in the religion.