The establishment clause prohibits the government from passing legislation to institute an official religion or preferring a religion to others. Pertaining to many ethical issues, the clause enforces the separation of state and church. Because some government activity is related to religion, the Supreme Court has declared that activity constitutional. The other provision, the free exercise clause, prohibits the government from interfering with a person’s religious practices. However, a person’s religious practices cannot interfere with another person’s rights. A current issue that conflicts with church and state is that of abortion. Especially in the recent election, there has been a significant separation between the two parties because of this issue. Being such a controversial issue, there are concerns on whether church and state are being
The establishment clause prohibits the government from passing legislation to institute an official religion or preferring a religion to others. Pertaining to many ethical issues, the clause enforces the separation of state and church. Because some government activity is related to religion, the Supreme Court has declared that activity constitutional. The other provision, the free exercise clause, prohibits the government from interfering with a person’s religious practices. However, a person’s religious practices cannot interfere with another person’s rights. A current issue that conflicts with church and state is that of abortion. Especially in the recent election, there has been a significant separation between the two parties because of this issue. Being such a controversial issue, there are concerns on whether church and state are being