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Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion. 1 st Amendment CH 19.2.

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Freedom of Religion

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  1. Freedom of Religion 1st Amendment CH 19.2

  2. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” 1st Amendment

  3. The establishment clause: Prohibits the establishment of a national religion and in essence sets up a “wall of separation between church and state.” What it Means…

  4. The free exercise clause: Prohibits any arbitrary interference by government in the free exercise of religion- giving people the right to believe how they choose, but not necessarily to act as they choose in matters of religion. What it Means…

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