Doctrine of Non-Interference

The doctrine of non-interference, often called the non-entanglement doctrine or principle, derives from both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. It requires that government avoid interference or entanglement with the administration of church doctrine, discipline, membership or other actions necessary to fulfill the church’s mission, so long as those actions do not directly restrict government actions to carry out compelling state interests.

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DOCTRINE OF NON-INTERFERENCE

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