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The Tension Between Equal Protection And Religious Freedom, John M. Greabe
The Tension Between Equal Protection And Religious Freedom, John M. Greabe
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[Excerpt] "The Constitution did not become our basic law at a single point in time. We ratified its first seven articles in 1788 but have since amended it 27 times. Many of these amendments memorialize fundamental shifts in values. Thus, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Constitution is not an internally consistent document."
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"Other constitutional provisions -- even provisions that were simultaneously enacted -- protect freedoms that can come into conflict with one another. The First Amendment, for example, promises both freedom from governmental endorsement of religion and freedom from governmental interference with religious practice. …
Roger Williams On Liberty Of Conscience, Edward J. Eberle
Roger Williams On Liberty Of Conscience, Edward J. Eberle
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Roger Williams's Gift: Religious Freedom In America, Edward J. Eberle
Roger Williams's Gift: Religious Freedom In America, Edward J. Eberle
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