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freedom of religion

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  1. The right to choose a religion (or no religion) without interference by the government. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the First Amendment (see also First Amendment) to the Constitution. (See separation of church and state.)

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Our country was founded on freedom of religion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

"I have safety, I have freedom of speech, I have freedom of religion, I can wear whatever I want as a woman," she told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Conferences on freedom of religion routinely have inadequate representation of Hinduism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

These values, he added, include the "rule of law, freedom, pursuit of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly".

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

This freedom of religion went hand in hand with an animated mental evolution and naturally favoured it considerably.

From Rembrandt's Amsterdam by Frits Lugt

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