20 Apr 1997 Text of the Proposed Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment

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Rep. Ernest Istook (R-OK) is introducing, with approximately 80 co-sponsors, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution designed to protect religious freedom.

The amendment reads:

“To secure the people’s right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience: The people’s right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed. The government shall not require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, initiate or designate school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny a benefit due to religion.”

For more information, contact the office Rep. Ernest Istook at 202/225-2132 or [email protected].



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