Constitution · Georgia

Ga. Const. art. I, § I, para. IV

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Constitution of Georgia
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October 2026

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Religious opinions; freedom of religion. No inhabitant of this state shall be molested in person or property or be prohibited from holding any public office or trust on account of religious opinions; but the right of freedom of religion shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness or justify practices inconsistent with the peace and safety of the state.

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