What does the free exercise clause guarantee about religious freedom?

A.
the right to refuse service to those holding different religious beliefs

B.
the right to conduct any religious practice in the United States

C.
the right to hold any religious belief in the United States

D.
the right to have separate but equal school systems

I think it should be C (or is it B)?

I vote for C. Some indigenous religions have some strange practices that may not be allowed here.

Right I agree, thank you Ms. Sue.

Also, hate to trouble you, but remember that last question I posted? I found some stuff in my lesson which I copied there, would you mind taking a quick look at it again?

yes C is correct

The correct answer is C - the free exercise clause guarantees the right to hold any religious belief in the United States. The free exercise clause is part of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which protects individuals' rights to practice their chosen religion or hold any religious belief they choose.

To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options provided:

A. The right to refuse service to those holding different religious beliefs - This is not accurate as the free exercise clause does not guarantee the right to refuse service to individuals based on their religious beliefs. In fact, it aims to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against based on their religious beliefs.

B. The right to conduct any religious practice in the United States - While this option seems plausible, it is not the most accurate answer. The free exercise clause guarantees the right to hold any religious belief, but it does not grant unlimited freedom to conduct any religious practice. There may be limitations when certain practices conflict with other laws or public safety.

C. The right to hold any religious belief in the United States - This is the correct answer. The free exercise clause protects an individual's right to hold any religious belief they choose without government interference or persecution.

D. The right to have separate but equal school systems - This is not related to the free exercise clause. The concept of separate but equal schools refers to the segregation era in the United States and is not connected to the guarantee of religious freedom.

Therefore, the correct answer is C - the free exercise clause guarantees individuals' right to hold any religious belief in the United States.