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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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"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

He correctly regarded freedom of religion as a right given by God, not government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Fortunately, we are blessed in this country with freedom of conscience and freedom of religion legislation, enshrined in the Equality Act of 2010 which allows religion or belief as a protected characteristic.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

In his Easter blessing, delivered by a clergy member, he said: "There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

That act in the first year of the reign of King William and Queen Mary was the first incident in the movement of the English people through their legislature toward freedom of religion.

From Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century The Faith of Our Fathers by Brydon, G. MacLaren (George MacLaren)

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