What is 'An Establishment of Religion?'
9 Pages Posted: 21 Sep 2011 Last revised: 30 Dec 2014
Date Written: 1987
Abstract
This critical examination of the phrase “an establishment of religion” contained within the First Amendment uses an analysis to the exact language to draw out several possible interpretations, including: state established churches, the conventional understanding restricting any legislation dealing with religion, and the existence of religion in the actual operation of government.
Keywords: First Amendment, Establishment Clause, religion
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Van Alstyne, William W. and Van Alstyne, William W., What is 'An Establishment of Religion?' (1987). North Carolina Law Review, Vol. 65, p. 909, 1987, William & Mary Law School Research Paper No. 09-142, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1931037
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