Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 4. Religious freedom
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination, shall forever hereafter be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege or capacity, on account of his opinions concerning religion; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to dispense with oaths or affirmations, excuse acts of licentiousness or justify practices inconsistent with the good order, peace or safety of the state. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship, religious sect or denomination against his consent. Nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 29.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
Free exercise of religion is guaranteed forever, without discrimination, and no one loses any civil or political right because of religious opinions. No one may be forced to attend or support any church against his consent, and the law may not prefer any denomination. This liberty does not excuse acts of licentiousness or practices that endanger the peace or safety of the state.
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