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… recognized that religious institutions must be free from government interference in their personnel decisions. Written … to personnel decisions—hiring or firing employees? It’s a question that’s long been debated in the courts. But a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has shed some much-needed …

… Beliefs Dayspring Christian Learning Center and the Church of Compassion were targeted for their beliefs on gender and … 12, 2023 Revised May 28, 2024 It’s always wrong for the government to violate religious freedom, but it’s particularly cruel when it does so in a way that harms children in need. In the state of …

… by Alliance Defending Freedom Published February 19, 2019 Revised June 10, 2024 How far would you go to take a … floral arrangements celebrating the same-sex wedding of a friend and longtime customer because it conflicted with … said. “It was just a time I had to take a stand.” Read the details of Barronelle’s case below. Barronelle Stutzman ended …

… Challenges: Protecting Your Rights Before the Government Takes Them Away Pre-enforcement challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, helping Americans …

… Government officials—including those in the Biden … When you join with Alliance Defending Freedom and become a Champion for Freedom, your first gift will be doubled while funds last, doubling your impact! Your monthly gift of $19 or more will help ADF take on cases large and small …

… an Ideology Against His Beliefs Dr. Nicholas Meriwether, a professor at Shawnee State University, was reprimanded over … State University in Portsmouth, Ohio, there is plenty of that to go around in his classroom. And he is not afraid … or bring up an entirely different viewpoint. That’s part of what makes him a great professor. In his class, …

… beliefs. But you would be wrong. Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, faced a second round of harassment … sought to dismiss Jack’s lawsuit, but in January 2019, the district court found credible evidence of unequal … in our country, the state’s decision to target Jack has cost him more than six-and-a-half years of his life, forcing …

… More and more Christians are being punished because of their faith. Add Dr. Andrew Fox to that list. He served as … religious and philosophical reflections on his personal blog. Alliance Defending Freedom is fighting for Dr. Fox and … freedom, and we defend their cases all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary. But we can’t do it without …

… Ministerial Exception Protects Religious Institutions from Government Interference The ministerial exception allows … institutions. If religious beliefs are at the center of an organization, then it is addressing some of life’s most … in the “employment relationship existing between … a church and its minister would result in an encroachment by …

… bill if you were unfairly treated by an employer because of something you tweeted — but what about mistreatment by the government ? In Finland, Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen … stood trial twice for charges of “hate speech” over a 2019 Tweet that included a Bible verse and questioned her …