Quote by Sandra Day O'Connor

The Establishment Clause prohibits government from making adherence to a religion relevant in any way to a person's standing in the political community.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of the Establishment Clause, which is part of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. It highlights that the clause serves as a safeguard to prevent the government from giving preferential treatment or disadvantage to any particular religion. Essentially, it ensures that an individual's religious beliefs or practices should have no bearing on their rights and position within the broader political society. This is an essential principle that upholds the separation of church and state and promotes the idea of religious freedom and equality for all individuals.

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By Sandra Day O'Connor

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