Question: I'm seventeen years old, and I don't live with my family. Under the the Bill of Rights, Amendment 1, I'm supposed to have the freedom of religion, but I'm being forced to go to church. Is this a violation of my civil liberties?
Answer: From your question it is unclear who is forcing you to go to church.
If it is a parent or guardian and you are under the age of 18 then they can raise you as they see fit. This includes raising you under a specific religion.
If it is a private institution such as a school then it depends on the situation. In most cases the parents have made an agreement on behalf of the child and given the institution that authority.
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