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Are there limits on the free exercise of religion?
Yes. As with any right, religious freedom is not absolute. While the government may never tell people or communities what to believe, in a few circumstances it may restrict the way they exercise those beliefs, such as to protect public safety or the fundamental rights of others. To take an obvious example, the government could forbid human sacrifice even if a religion’s teaching approved of or required it.
The Supreme Court has developed a test for when the government is allowed to restrict religious practices under the Constitution.Share
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