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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. It's intention and meaning remains a subject of great controversy and political dispute. Under the Establishment Clause, courts have justified rulings against [[school prayer]] and public displays of the Ten Commandments.

The establishment clause creates the basis for separation of church and state. Its intention and meaning remains a subject of great controversy and political dispute. Under the Establishment Clause, courts have justified rulings against [[school prayer]] and public displays of the Ten Commandments.

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