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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

"There really is the freedom of religion here," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

The group advocates for freedom of religion for Vietnam's hill tribes and ethnic minority groups, which have been branded "terrorists" by the authorities.

From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025

Does the Bible teach you freedom of religion?

From Hell Warm Words on the Cheerful and Comforting Doctrine of Eternal Damnation by Robert Green Ingersoll

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