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This resolution, originating from the West Virginia Legislature, expresses support for practices that demonstrate religious freedom in public spaces. It emphasizes the importance of religious liberty as a fundamental human right, referencing historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and the writings of figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, as well as the New England Primer and the West Virginia Constitution, to underscore its foundational role in American society. The resolution also notes recent Supreme Court decisions, including the overturning of the "Lemon Test" in *Shurtleff v. Boston* and rulings in *American Legion v. American Humanist Association* and *Kennedy v. Bremerton*, which have affirmed the constitutionality of long-standing religious symbols and the right of individuals to live out their faiths in daily life. Specifically, it supports the open expression of faith by students and teachers in public schools, the accommodation of religious observances in government and community settings, the protection of religious symbols in public spaces, and the promotion of respectful dialogue among different faith traditions to uphold religious liberty for all individuals in public life.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res