The Constitution separates the clauses regarding freedom of religion and the establishment of religion into two distinct ideas. However, these clauses were meant to be read together to prevent the establishment of a national religion that would impede the free exercise of other religions by compulsion. The intent was to prevent religious compulsion, not to restrict expressions of religion in the public sphere like having a sign on a classroom wall, which does not violate free speech.

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