#freedom of religion

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. ↗

— Lamar S. Smith

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Freedom of religion is a principle that is central to our Nation's Declaration of Independence. Congress has taken this positive step to protect our freedom to express allegiance to America's flag and the ideals it represents. ↗

— Ron Lewis

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Neither the wording of the amendment itself nor common practice challenged the widely held belief that government guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. ↗

— Linda Chavez

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