Trump against the environment

"How Trump's budget would Endanger the Environment, and us"
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/trump-budget-endanger-environment-article-1.3000172

President Trump has definitely made it a point to make some changes in our country. His next change he is moving toward involving the environment has been very controversial. The article I read talks negatively about Trump's new budget plan that would harm different environmental groups. The plan we already have is that for every dollar in federal spending, 1/5 of a penny goes back to the EPA. The EPA's goal is to protect our air, land, and water. From reading this article it doesn't seem like our President is too concerned with our environment.Trump thinks that the climate change happening is all a joke. His new budget would cause drastic budget changes to different groups including the EPA ,and would eliminate the Popular Energy Star program. Under Trump's plan one of the most beneficial plans called the 2015 Clean Power Plan would be GONE! This plan that Trump would be eliminating helps to decrease the carbon footprint left from our country's many power plants. Trump's plan for dealing with our environmental issues is to not deal with them at all. His way of thinking is that the environment should take care of itself. Trump's plan could have a bigger effect on our environment than he is expecting.

In AP gov we have talked about the checks and balances on our government. In the article I read, it talks about how the congress needs to stand up against the president. With checks and balances congress can veto the budget plan Trump is trying to pass. The author of this article has a negative attitude against Trump and his actions. He feels that Trump is not thinking this new budget plan through at all, and that he is neglecting to think about the effects it will have on the environment in the long-run .

After reading this article I have a better understand on what is going on in my country. I disagree with Trump's new budget plan. I think we should work towards making our environment better, not harming it. I think that Trump's plan will definitely have a negative effect on our country. I think this plan is something our President needs to rethink.

Where is the church going??

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/04/breaking-faith/517785/?utm_source=twb

America was founded under Christian values; the Pledge of Allegiance proves this when it says "One Nation Under God." Although Christianity is at the basis of our country the number of people who are a part of an organized religion are decreasing. Most people still believe in God but their church attendance and religious participation isn't really there. As it says in my article "the percentage of white Republicans with no religious affiliation has nearly tripled since 1990." Republicans who aren't very involved with the church leaned towards Trump while he was running for president. Studies show that white Americans who aren't attached with the church have less economic success and more family problems than those who are. Churches also help with the issue of equality because people who attend church are more likely to go out and "spread equal love" than those that don't. In all religion has a big effect on our country. 

In Ap Gov we have talked about the First Amendment which includes the freedom of religion. This freedom pertains to all American Citizens and allows everyone to worship how they wish. Also we have learned about the separation of church and state. This separation effects our schools by making public schools not be allowed to influence the students ideals on religion in any way. Religion has also pertained to other things we have learned so far in the class. 

After reading this article I have a better understanding on what is happening in our country relating to religion. I do agree that being more affiliated with the church helps with a person's life overall. I also believe that it does help with the problem of segregation. I think this because the church teaches about sharing and showing love to everyone equally. Religion is something our country was founded upon and I think it should always be apart of America.