Once again he closely associates secularism and feminism arguing that feminists view religion “negatively” going so far as to say “'Religion, on the one hand, has been produced as a separate category from the other elements of human social existence… On the other hand, the binary opposition 'secular/religious' has established itself in the collective consciousness of the West” (5). Castelli believes that although secularism, a Western revolution, works against the “dogma” of religion, they are deeply intertwined. This concept can be applied to the United States today; while this country likes to think of itself as "Western" and "progressive" and even "secular", this country continues to maintain its Christian roots. Religion permeates all aspects of American government with words like “Christian” values ​​and “family.” It took years and years to secure the right for the LGBT community to marry, and while this is a huge achievement, numerous trans people, especially trans people of color, are being killed because they don't fit the good old "Christian." Values." LGBT people can be evicted and fired because of their sexual and/or gender identity. Republican candidates like Ted Cruz pledge to cut funding for Planned Parenthood and take away women's rights to their own bodies and decisions about their destiny. These aspects of American government vehemently show how our ideals are rooted in religion. Although the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights states “Freedom of religion,” it also implies “Freedom from religion” and the freedom to make one's own choices and not to worship if you wish. Castelli classifies religion as indefinable and omnipresent and is right in this conclusion, as demonstrated by the United States