Freedom of speech means the right to disseminate ideas freely, both orally or in writing.
Free exercise of religion means the right to practice one's religion freely. It is well established that the government may enforce reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on First Amendment activities. Such restrictions are constitutional when justified without regard to the content of the regulated speech, when narrowly tailored to further a significant governmental interest, and when they leave open ample alternative channels for communication of information. Permits have been recognized as constitutional restrictions of time, place, and manner for activities involving the expression of views, including religious gatherings, when specific and objective standards guide the licensing authority. Today there are 155 national forests comprising approximately 191 million acres in 42 States, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.