Freedom of Religion Flashcards

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Free Exercise Clause

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Bars any law that prohibits or seriously burdens the free exercise of religion. Exception: a law of general applicability that does not intentionally burden religious beliefs and advances important public interests is allowable

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Establishment Clause

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Prohibits laws respecting the establishment of religion. The government can’t endorse or favor specific religious groups. Government action challenged under the clause will be found invalid unless the action: 1) has a secular purpose, 2) has a primary secular effect, which neither advances or inhibits religions, and 3) does not produce excessive government entanglement with religion. If the government action contains a sect preference, strict scrutiny applies.

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