Quote by Nick Rahall

I believe that the Framers of the Constitution made their intent clear when they wrote the First Amendment. I believe they wanted to keep the new government from endorsing one religion over another, not erase the public consciousness or common faith.

I believe that the Framers of the Constitution made their in

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This quote suggests that the Framers of the Constitution had a specific intent in mind when they crafted the First Amendment. According to the author, the intent was to prevent the government from favoring one religion over another, rather than completely eradicating religious beliefs from public life. The quote implies that the Framers wanted to maintain a public understanding and shared faith, while simultaneously ensuring the government's neutrality towards religion.

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