In Employment Division v. Smith (1990) the Court rejected Smith's claim that the free exercise of religion included his _______________.

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In Employment Division v. Smith, the Court rejected Smith's claim that the free exercise of religion included his ritualistic use of peyote. The Court held that laws that are neutral and generally applicable, such as those prohibiting the use of peyote, do not violate the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Therefore, Smith was not protected under the First Amendment in this case.

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