Evander alleges that the state denied him unemployment

because he quit rather than work in a location where his

religious

would be violated, and he

claims a violation of the

free exercise

clause. In

order to infringe upon Evander's rights in this way, the state

must have a

interest that can only be

served by infringing upon his rights.

According to Evander, continuing to work for the military

division would

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Evander's religious

beliefs. Because of the state's regulation, Evander either had to

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his religious beliefs and continue

working for the military division or give up unemployment

compensation. Because the state forced Evander to choose

between his religion and his unemployment benefits, the state