Government Regulation of Religion

Medium Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Freedom Of Religion

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedoms concerning religion. Two key clauses are the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause. Over the years, the Supreme Court has interpreted these clauses in various cases involving religious practices and governmental interference. One notable case is Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah (1993), which addressed whether a local prohibition on religious animal sacrifices violated the Free Exercise Clause. In light of these principles, consider the options below regarding the relationship between government regulation and religious practices.

The government can never regulate religious practices, regardless of the circumstances.

The government may impose regulations on religious practices if they serve a compelling state interest.

The government can regulate all forms of religious practices to maintain public order.

The government must not regulate religious practices but can tax religious organizations.

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