Example Sentences

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That’s where the nonestablishment clause puts a cap, and it says our government can’t favor one religion over any other, or religion over nonreligion.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

That is a sizable chunk who would not vote for a candidate simply on the basis of their nonreligion.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2022

The Supreme Court has said the government is banned from favoring one religious view over another or favoring religion over nonreligion.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2021