Which of the following correctly explains the purpose of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment

Question

the clause was designed to protect the publication of dissenting viewpoints
the clause was designed to prevent the government from creating an official government religion
the clause was designed to increase an individual's freedom of expression
the clause was designed to prevent the government from interfering with an individual's religious belief.

Answer 1

The correct explanation is: the clause was designed to prevent the government from creating an official government religion.