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… arbitrary distinctions are involved. But “discrimination” should not be wielded as a weapon against those with deeply … some governments are still pressing for it: if you speak one message, you also must speak a different … adoption agency New Hope Family Services is a private Christian adoption agency that has served families in upstate …

… the Equality Act was introduced in Congress. The bill should be concerning to anyone who values religious freedom … law—similar to the Equality Act—to target a Christian adoption ministry called New Hope Family Services , … that provide some protection for these groups? If you’re not already concerned about the scope and reach of the …

… as the only place where individuals can exercise their First Amendment rights. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom … by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. If you’re a student at a public university, the outdoor areas of … at Georgia Gwinnett College, he wanted to talk about his Christian faith with other interested students. First, campus …

… been denied this right. City officials have ignored the First Amendment  and created censorship zones around many … public sidewalks outside of abortion facilities. How do we know? Because the city only enforced the ordinance in front … lose when the government is the one deciding which ideas should prevail.’” The bottom line Every American has the …

… speech not only entails a right to think or express what you want in the privacy of your own mind or home. To be able … Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) Pastor Clyde Reed of Good News Community Church relied on small signs pointing people … against its speech. Churches throughout the country should be able to communicate to the public on the same terms …

… Published April 13, 2022 Revised December 21, 2023 Imagine you’re at a school board meeting discussing changes to school … what the Loudoun County School Board is trying to do. First, by punishing Tanner Cross when he exercised his … these courageous teachers about what the school’s policy should be. But, in a free society, everyone must have the …

… founded it in 1971 with the goal of bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to their surrounding community. ADF … continued to gain members and regular attendees, the need for a larger meeting space became clear. But when church … Faith and the many other churches in the city by allowing them to continue meeting in schools. Case timeline 1995 : …

… serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom. He … ADF in 2017, defending the conscience rights of Christian business owners against policies that would force them to compromise …

… CEO Bob Chapek released a statement saying the bill “should never have been signed into law.” Parents and other … to fulfill the political role. They can be the mouth; you should keep being the arm.”   “In the body politic, … you ask? Well, as a Supreme Court Justice once said, ‘I’ll know it when I see it.’ And we think that you will also know …

… their religious freedom. Some government officials put the First Amendment on hold and treated churches worse than secular … ruling back to the 9th Circuit. The bottom line Churches should be free to operate according to their faith without …