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Quote from Justice William J. Brennan,


"The door of the Free Exercise Clause stands tightly closed against any government regulation of religious beliefs as such. Government may neither compel affirmation of a repugnant belief, nor penalize or discriminate against individuals or groups because they hold views abhorrent to the authorities."


By:

Justice William J. Brennan (more quotes by Justice William J. Brennan or books by/about Justice William J. Brennan)


(1906-1997) U. S. Supreme Court Justice

Source:

Sherbert v. Verner, 1963

Categories:

Justice, Belief

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