Freedom of Religion

Question 1

Freedom of Religion

Answer 1

Government cannot specifically PUNISH or INTERFERE with religious beliefs, but can INCIDENTALLY BURDEN religious practices by general regulation of conduct.

Question 2

Establishment Clause

Answer 2

Government discrimination against relgion or among religions must meet strict scrutiny.

Question 3

Establishment Clause: Non-Discriminatory Regulation

Answer 3

Must meet Lemon Test: must serve secular purpose, primary effect must not advance or inhibit religion AND it must not create excessive governmental entanglements with religious administration or bureaucracy.

Question 4

Financial Benefits to Religious Institutions

Answer 4

Government must remain neutral between religious and sexual private schools

Question 5

Religious Activity in Public Schools

Answer 5

Distinction between sponsorship of religious and accommodation of religious under equal access rule