religion

religion. A system of faith and worship usu. involving belief in a supreme being and usu. containing a moral or ethical code; esp., such a system recognized and practiced by a particular church, sect, or denomination. • In construing the protections under the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause, courts have interpreted the term religion quite broadly to include a wide variety of theistic and nontheistic beliefs. [Cases: Religious Societies

1. C.J.S. Religious Societies §§ 2–5, 7–13.]

state religion. A religion promoted, taught, or enforced by a government’s acts to the exclusion of other religions.

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法律翻译Johnny，毕业于新加坡知名法学院，专注翻译各类与劳动、雇佣和福利有关的法律文件。