Military Personnel and Freedom of Religious Expression: Selected Legal Issues
Abstract
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides the freedom to individuals to exercise their religious beliefs without governmental interference, and simultaneously prohibits government actions that benefit followers of one faith over another. At times, when government actions would otherwise burden individuals? religious exercise, the government makes efforts to accommodate the religious practice. However, accommodation of religion to prevent violations of the Free Exercise Clause must be carefully considered in order to prevent violation of the Establishment Clause.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA521221
Entities
People
- Cynthia Brougher
- R. Chuck Mason
Organizations
- Library of Congress