Quote by Linda Chavez
Neither the wording of the amendment itself nor common practice challenged the widely held belief that government guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.
Summary
This quote suggests that the wording of the amendment and societal norms at the time did not dispute the popular perception that the government protected the freedom to practice religion rather than the freedom to be free from religion. It implies that the prevailing understanding was that the government ensured individuals' rights to exercise their religious beliefs, rather than providing a safeguard against the imposition of religious beliefs or practices on individuals.
Topics
Religion
By Linda Chavez