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What principle does the First Amendment's Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause reflect?
The promotion of religious pluralism
What was the aim of the Founders in including religious freedom in the First Amendment?
To establish a nation where individuals could freely practice their chosen religion
What did the Founding Fathers want to prevent the government from doing?
Endorsing or favoring any specific religion
What was the deliberate and thoughtful choice made by the Founding Fathers regarding religious freedom?
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What type of society did the Founding Fathers aim to create with respect to religious freedom?
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What did the First Amendment's clauses aim to ensure for individuals practicing their faith?
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What was the significance of promoting religious pluralism for the Founding Fathers?
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Why did the Founding Fathers include the protection of religious freedom in the First Amendment?
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What was one of the key reasons for including protection of religious freedom according to the text?
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What did the Founding Fathers believe about government interference with an individual's right to practice their religion?
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Why did the Founding Fathers seek to create a society where people of different religious beliefs could coexist peacefully?
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What was one of the main principles reflecting the commitment of the Founding Fathers to include protection of religious freedom?
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What reflects the desire of the Founding Fathers in including protection of religious freedom?
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