In light of several recent Supreme Court cases -- most notably Hobby Lobby and Obergefell -- the issue of the First Amendment's free exercise clause has come to the public's attention, particularly as it pertains to public employees. When Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples based upon her religious beliefs, a debate arose about how religious freedom applies to government officials. Anticipating potential conflicts that might arise...
Keep on reading: Laura Olson on Attitudes towards Religious Free Exercise