What was the establishment clause in the 1st amendment?

Answer 1

The First Amendment declares: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," This clause is more commonly known as the "Establishment Clause." The generation of Founding Fathers were keenly aware of England's recent history as it pertained to religious practices. With support from the British monarchy, England had established the Anglican Church of England; a national church to which most citizens swore their religious loyalty. However, in so doing, these citizens were simultaneously swearing loyalty to the British monarchy as these two agencies worked in tandem to maintain power.

Fearing a repeat of this close relationship between government and church, and recognizing the potential for religious bigotry as was present in England, the Founding Fathers determined that our nation would best be served if the national government was denied the authority to create a similar arrangement within our nation. Since the adoption of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, this clause has remained at the center of an ongoing national debate as to the proper function of religion within our national culture. In order to better understand the differing points of view, I suggest that you consider a further analysis of the competing ideologies and make your own determination as to where this debate should go.

Answer 2

prohibit any arbitrary interference by government in "the free exercise" of religion

Answer 3

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ."

Answer 4

It says the government cannot make an official religion.

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Answer 5

Establishment of religion--considered at the time a Christian Organization.

Answer 6

It does not allow the government to make an official religion

Answer 7

It says the government cannot make an official religion

Answer 8

The establishment clause states that the government shall not interfere with an established religion church. It also includes the separation of church and state.

Answer 9

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."