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ADF is an alliance-building legal organization that advances our God-given rights to live and speak the Truth. In courtrooms and legislatures in the U.S. and around the world, we protect and preserve religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of human life, marriage and the family, and parental rights. But no single organization can do this alone. The alliance starts with you. Join us in our efforts to advance freedom by sharing how we can best get in touch with you.

Some myths about religious freedom are accepted as truth and used to put down people of faith and religious organizations. When people say things like, “Religious freedom is just an excuse for discrimination,” we want you to be equipped to respond and set the record straight. Use ADF’s free guide to help you discuss religious freedom effectively. GET THE GUIDE Religious Freedom versus Discrimination We hope you found our Religious Freedom guide helpful. How do religious freedom and discrimination differ? Find out in our article, “ Is Religious Freedom Discrimination?” ...

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was arrested for silently praying. She wasn’t carrying a sign or engaging with anyone. She wasn’t even praying out loud. She was simply standing near an abortion clinic in the United Kingdom – peacefully praying in her mind. The introduction of “censorship zones” by Birmingham authorities criminalizes individuals perceived to be “engaging in any act of approval or disapproval” in relation to abortion, including through “verbal or written means, prayer or counseling…”. Isabel’s physical presence in the censorship zone wasn’t a crime in itself, it was the contents of her ...

Billy Atwell serves as senior vice president of communications with Alliance Defending Freedom.

Mark Maddoux is the former president, CEO, and co-founder of the USA Radio Network, vice president and chief financial officer for International Christian Media, and former head of research and development for Gelato of Texas.

Bradley Evans serves as News & Commentary Editor at Alliance Defending Freedom.

Could a church or a ministry near you be in danger of losing access to its financial accounts? For this Memphis-based church, it happened so abruptly. Without warning or explanation, Bank of America sent a letter to Indigenous Advance Ministries to notify them that its accounts were being closed. The ministry provides aid to impoverished orphans, widows, youth, and other at-risk populations in Uganda. The bank also targeted Servants of Christ church, which partners with the ministry. Bank of America told them they had 30 days to find a new bank and switch, and just a few weeks before an ...

Alliance Defending Freedom is dedicated to keeping the door open for the Gospel and preserving freedom for future generations. This work isn’t possible apart from prayer. Join ADF in prayer for freedom’s future by signing up to receive monthly prayer updates on legal cases and issues that will impact freedom for all. Sign up today and you will receive: Monthly prayer update in your inbox Praise reports on victories Ways to pray for key cases And, of course, you can update your email preferences at any time. Thank you for joining us in prayer!