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The Establishment Clause is also complemented by the [[Free Exercise Clause]] which continues "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."  In addition to being restricted from favoring one religion over another, the government may not unduly restrict one religion over another or the practice of religion.

The Establishment Clause is also complemented by the [[Free Exercise Clause]] which continues "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."  In addition to being restricted from favoring one religion over another, the government may not unduly restrict one religion over another or the practice of religion.

The establishment clause creates the basis for [[separation of church and state]].  A long series of court cases have been filed to determine how the Establishment clause applies to specific fact patterns. In response to lawsuits asserting the Establishment clause, courts have ruled against [[school prayer]] and public displays of the [[Ten Commandments]] on government property.

The Establishment Clause creates the basis for [[separation of church and state]].  A long series of court cases have been filed to determine how the Establishment Clause applies to specific fact patterns. In response to lawsuits asserting the Establishment Clause, courts have ruled against [[school prayer]] and public displays of the [[Ten Commandments]] on government property.

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