By Thomas Farr, The Catholic Thing - God created all of us in His image and likeness. Each of us, therefore, has a dignity that no one, and especially no government, may violate. God wants us to follow Him, but He endows us with free will. He does not coerce. He beckons. No just government, may coerce anyone in matters of religion... Fortunately, the Founders of America agreed. They believed in a God who not only creates us equal, but endows all of us with certain natural rights that must be protected by government.