In response to the authority of the Church of England, the framers wrote the establishment clause.What did this clause guarantee with regard to religion?

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The establishment clause, which is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, guarantees the separation of church and state. It prohibits the government from officially endorsing or promoting any particular religion, or from financially supporting religious institutions. This clause was written in response to the authority of the Church of England, which was an official state church in England that received government support and had significant influence over political affairs.

In Response to the Authority of the Church of England