The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from enacting laws that either prohibit or inhibit individuals from participating in or practicing their chosen religions.

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The Establishment Clause primarily prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another. It does not directly address the prohibition or inhibition of individuals from practicing their chosen religions; that aspect is more directly covered by the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.

The Establishment Clause Prohibits the Government from Enacting Laws That