The justices didn't rule against the case. Instead, they stated their opinions and truths accordingly. Certainly the affirmative pursuit of one's convictions about the ultimate mystery of the universe and man's relation to it is placed beyond the reach of law. Government may not interfere with organized or individual expression of belief or disbelief. Propagation of belief -- or even of disbelief -- in the supernatural is protected, whether in church or chapel, mosque or synagogue, tabernacle or meetinghouse. Likewise, the Constitution assures generous immunity to the individual from imposition of penalties for offending, in the course of his own religious activities, the religious views of others, be they a minority or those who are dominant in government. Cantwell v. Connecticut, ante, p. 296.
“Genuineness, or reality, of agreement is said to be present in a contract when there is a true meeting of the minds of the parties.” Anthony L. Luizzo, J.D., Ph.D. Published by McGraw-Hill, Essentials of Business Law, pg 111
"Protection of rights and freedom of individuals is well established by the federal and state constitutions, by statutory law, and by common law. Still, today's complex society and system of justice present special needs that require certain laws that include their iwn administrative machinery."
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