The forced religious indoctrination of children in America has been shown to have many negative effects on mental and physical health similar to parental actions that are considered mental and physical abuse. We The People request congress to pass a federal law defining such indoctrination as child abuse. We also request the United States government take action to prevent further cases of abuse and help children who have become victims of this abuse acquire proper psychological care. Cited are articles that discuss the topic in greater detail.
1. Richard Dawkins. "Childhood, abuse and the escape from religion". The God Delusion.
2. Hitchens, Christopher. "Is Religion Child Abuse?". God is Not Great.