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The First Amendment begins: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. What was the motivation for making this idea a cornerstone of American law?

A.) Churches did not want to pay taxes.

B.) Some people did not trust people of other faiths.

C.) The Founding Fathers wanted the United States to be a religious nation.

D.) Many European and colonial governments placed limits on the freedom of worship.

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The First Amendment begins: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. What was the motivation for making this idea a cornerstone of American law?

A.) Churches did not want to pay taxes.

B.) Some people did not trust people of other faiths.

C.) The Founding Fathers wanted the United States to be a religious nation.

D.) Many European and colonial governments placed limits on the freedom of worship.

wolfe8 · Answer

I think maybe D

beccaboo333 · Answer

More than a constitutional protection against governmental interference with the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and religion or a guarantee of the separation of church and state, the First Amendment is one of the nation's fundamental normative and cultural symbols. It reflects vital attributes of the American character and is the cornerstone of the nation's liberty. The First Amendment is known and cherished by virtually all citizens, who comprehend its essence even if they may not be able to recite its precise phrasing. Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/first-amendment-to-the-united-states-constitution#ixzz2hfG39M8L

anonymous · Answer

thx guys...i have one last 1 , ill post to the left