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The 1st Amendment. Which reads:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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Explain the two-fold understanding of freedom of religion as expressed in the First Amendment?

First, the government is forbidden to establish a religion, either directly, or indirectly. People are referring to this fact when they use the phrase "separation of church & state." Second, the government is forbidden to interfere with or to regulate religion.


Which amendment is the separation of church and state?

The first amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."


Is Britain a secular state?

Yes, Britain is a secular state, meaning that there is a clear separation between religion and government. The government does not have an official religion and individuals are free to practice any religion or none at all. However, the Church of England is the established church, with the monarch serving as its head.


What does establishment of religion mean?

This term "establishment of religion" if used in a historical or political sense simply means a State Directed or Government run religion. This happened often back in the Dark ages. Today an established religious government can be found in most Muslim countries, in England and in some Asian countries. The cool thing about America is that we allow any religion and bar none. That is the state, according to the constitution, is not to make any one religion the "official" religion and is not to prohibit any religion.


What admidment gives us the freedom of Religon?

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution gives us the freedom of religion. It prohibits the government from establishing a state religion and protects individuals' rights to practice their chosen religion without interference from the government.

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What is the constitutional prohibition against the government creating an official religion?

The First Amendment


What does the establishment clauses of the first amendment?

It says the government cannot make an official religion. (^_-)


What does the establishment clause of the first amendment?

It says the government cannot make an official religion. (^_-)


How would you describe the first amendment?

FIRST AMENDMENT: Freebom of religion,speech,press,assembly,and the right to protest the government. ESTABLISHED:1791


Why is church and government separated?

In some countries, church aka religion is part of government policies and in some countries a particular religion is called the "official religion" of these nations. In Western nations, religion normally plays no role in government practices and policies. In the United States Constitution, the first amendment states that the government cannot establish an "official" religion, nor interfere with the practice of different religions among its citizens. There is a good reason for the amendment to forbid government interference in religion, it prevents government from denying citizens part of their freedoms.


What protection does the establishment clause of the 1st amendment provide to citizens?

The establishment clause of the 1st amendment protects citizens from the government favoring or promoting one religion over others. It ensures that the government remains neutral in matters of religion and does not establish an official state religion.


What specific partclause of the First Amendment prevents our government from designating an official religion or encouraging one religion over another?

The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another. This clause ensures that there is a separation of church and state, protecting the freedom of individuals to practice any religion or none at all. By preventing government endorsement of religion, it upholds the principle of religious neutrality in public life.


What belief is built on the First Amendment's guarantees that the government will not choose an official religion or prevent citizens from practicing any religion they choose?

the separation of church and state


What belief is built on the first amendment’s guarantee that the government will not choose an official religion or prevent citizens from practicing any religion they choose?

the separation of church and state


What is the official religion of Tanzania?

Theres no official religion in Tanzania. The government do not have religion, the citizen do have.


What is the official religion in us?

There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.There is no "official" religion in the United States where religion must be separated from government pursuant the the United States Constitution.


Which religion is the basis for Chinese government?

Answer: Atheism is the official religion of the Chinese Government.