Belief Quote by John Cornyn
“[The founding fathers] believed that freedom of expression included religious views and beliefs, so long as the government did not force people to worship in a particular matter and remain neutral on what those views and beliefs were.”
About This Quote
Founding fathers saw freedom of expression as including religious belief, provided the state remains neutral and does not compel worship.
In simple terms: Freedom of expression covers religion if government stays neutral.
Protect religious neutrality in law.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should law handle religious expression?
- What limits are appropriate for state neutrality?
Balancing neutrality with public sentiment is hard.