Title: Maryland Injury Law Advisor – What Exactly Does The Constitution Say About Freedom Of Religion?
Headings: What
Exactly
Does The Constitution Say About Freedom Of Religion?

What Exactly Does The Constitution Say About Freedom Of Religion?
Establishment Clause
The Free Exercise Clause

Content: But there are limits to free exercise, though. So if you are thinking about establishing a church that does not believe in paying taxes . . . fugetaboutit! In fact, the Supreme Court decided a case called United States v. Lee, which involved an Amish employer’s objection to paying Social Security taxes on religious grounds. The Supreme Court rejected their claim of religious freedom and required them to comply with the law. However, within these limits, Americans are free to practice their religion. A recent example of a dispute about the meaning of “free exercise” arises from the Department of Health and Human Services’ rule which requires virtually all employers to provide health insurance that covers contraceptives, as part of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ( Actually, this is not a new concept. In fact, 28 states had similar regulations when the ACA was signed. What the regulation does that is new is prohibit insurance companies from passing on part of the charge for this coverage to the patient.)