SECTION 5 - Freedom of Religion Flashcards
Sec. 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, ________________________________, shall forever be allowed. ______________________ shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.
without discrimination or preference;
No religious test
All forms of belief in the existence of superior beings.
Religion
● ________________ by law or regulation of freedom of conscience and freedom to adhere to such religious organizations or form of worship as the individual may choose.
Forbids restriction
2 Aspects of Religious Freedom
1.
2.
- Separation of Church and State (Art. II, Sec. 6)
- Freedom of religious profession and worship
a. Freedom to believe - ____________
absolute
b. Freedom to act in accordance with such belief – _______________ for the protection of society. It may not be used to justify action or refusal to act inconsistent with public safety, health, morals, or general welfare.
not absolute;
c. Includes the right to disseminate religious beliefs – permission/condition imposed before dissemination ___________ right. Liability ________ exercise and which applies to all is _____________.
violates;
after - acceptable
a. Freedom to ____________
b. Freedom to act in ________________________
c. Includes the right to ________________________
a. believe;
b. accordance with such belief;
c. disseminate religious beliefs