Every single one of the 13 state constitutions that we studied in class had similar an approach towards religion. Some of them varied in their limitations and advantages on the issue, but for the most part, they shared a common goal of the amount of power that religion had in their governance. After closely evaluating all of the 13 constitutions, one thing that was very noticeable Religion was the foundation that every single one of their governments lied on. Christianity was seemingly expected of all people, so was there really room for religious freedom in the 1780’s version of the state constitution or was there rather just “freedom of denomination”?
The free exercise of religion or the right to worship God was a recurring theme throughout
The free exercise of religion or the right to worship God was a recurring theme throughout