Difference between revisions of "Establishment of religion"
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| − | + | Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof (see [[First Amendment]]). | |
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| − | + | *'The 'establishment of religion' clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church. Neither can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions, or prefer one religion over another. Neither can force nor influence a person to go to or to remain away from church against his will or force him to profess a belief or disbelief in any religion. No person can be punished for entertaining or professing religious beliefs or disbeliefs, for church attendance or non-attendance. [http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment01/02.html] | |
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Revision as of 12:09, October 5, 2007
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof (see First Amendment).
Quotes
- 'The 'establishment of religion' clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church. Neither can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions, or prefer one religion over another. Neither can force nor influence a person to go to or to remain away from church against his will or force him to profess a belief or disbelief in any religion. No person can be punished for entertaining or professing religious beliefs or disbeliefs, for church attendance or non-attendance. [1]
