Free Exercise Clause

The Free Exercise Clause is part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely without government interference. This means people can follow their religious beliefs, participate in religious activities, and express their faith, as long as those practices don’t violate public law or others’ rights. The government cannot force someone to abandon their beliefs or punish them for their religious practices, ensuring a separation between religion and state affairs and supporting religious diversity in society.