Social Sciences and History / Unit 7 SSH 0629 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Establishment and Free Exercise
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The idea
The establishment clause forbids government to endorse a state-sponsored religion, or favoring religion over non-religion. The free exercise clause forbids government to regulate religious belief and practice. The Sherbert test strikes a burdening law unless a compelling interest is served by the least restrictive means.
In practice
Blue laws; conscientious objectors.
Where people slip
Both yield to limits for public order.
Your place on the trail
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