Freedom of Religion Archives

The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment protects the freedom of religion for individuals and groups from many kinds of government interference with the practice of their religion.

REYNOLDS v. UNITED STATES

CANTWELL et al. v. CONNECTICUT

SHERBERT v. VERNER et al., MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, et al.

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Topics for Freedom of Religion

Establishment

Free Exercise

Government Aid to Religious Schools

Religion in Public Schools

Miscellaneous

Resources

“The Spirit of Liberty” Speech by Judge Learned Hand, 1944

Constitutional Amendments

Bill of Rights

The Constitution

Massachusetts Body of Liberties

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