“The Satanists are not members of a legitimate religion and therefore do not have the Constitutional Right to religious freedom or religious exemption.”
I did not realize the constitution said freedom of religion of legitimate religions. wow
Clarly the Constitution provides relief from government intrusion into bona fide religion. This can be defined historically, ecclesiastically, biblically, and by virtue of its appeal to absolute authority. One may not expect to create a religion out of wholecloth (sic Scientology) and expect to be granted religious exception.
This supposes government and the courts are operating within the constraints of tradition and common law.