Let's say a new religion was created that allowed gay marriage, the use of recreational marijuana, and etc.... Would that religion be allowed to exist because of the first amendment? Could the government do anything about that?
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Federal law trumps tradition. It's why polygyny and polyandry are outlawed.
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Edited by King Dutchy: 4/21/2013 8:22:27 AMThe religion itself isn't against the law. the practices that the religion advocates may be illegal though, regardless of whether or not it was done in accordance to the religion's doctrine or in a secular fashion.
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Hmmm good question!