freedom of religion

noun phrase

: the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference

Examples of freedom of religion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The government characterized Lemon as part of the demonstration, arguing his actions at a church crossed the line from a reporting to a protesting role, violating the First Amendment right to worship and freedom of religion. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026

Cantelmo said the moratorium is not intended to be applied in a way that would infringe on any student's right to exercise freedom of religion, speech or peaceful assembly. — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

All these cases deal with the First Amendment, which protects both freedom of speech and freedom of religion, along with several other rights. — Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Three years later, the state constitution explicitly put limits on Idaho’s freedom of religion. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for freedom of religion

• irreligion
• pigeon

Legal Definition

freedom of religion

freedom of re·​li·​gion

: the right especially as guaranteed under the free exercise clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to practice one's religion or exercise one's beliefs without intervention by the government and to be free of the exercise of authority by a church through the government see also free exercise clause

Note: The freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment can be overcome by a showing by the government of a compelling state interest. On this basis, practices used in some religions, such as bigamy, are prohibited despite the First Amendment guarantee.