Silencing the Silencers
Frustrated by its inability to win elections, the left is attempting to silence opponents through intimidation, either in the streets or in…
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Trump Admin Pressures Schools to Reinforce Transgenderism
The Trump administration's Department for Civil Rights at the Department of Education has issued a memo to schools stating that civil rights…
When Transparency Really Means Tyranny
In his recent video for PragerU, National Review senior fellow David French illuminates the political buzzword of “transparency” and the Left’s illicit…
Charity-Rating Website Removes 46 Conservative Groups From ‘Hate List’
The nation’s leading source of information on U.S. charities announced it will modify its use of a controversial “hate group” designation in…
By John Biver
The U.S. Supreme Court and Religious Liberty
Great news! On June 26th, U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 7-2 ruling in favor of religious liberty! The High Court ruled…
Christian Leaders Call on Congressional Leaders to Support the ‘Free Speech Fairness Act’
Last October the Illinois Family Institute brought attention to the “Free Speech Fairness Act.” Now faith leaders from around the country, including…
By John Biver
Pastors Free to Counsel Youth with Same-Sex Attraction Despite IL Counseling Law
A recent federal court ruling gives pastors in Illinois the go-ahead to counsel children about their unwanted same-sex attraction, but the state's…
Religious Freedom for the Long-Term
The Trump administration is apparently trying to right the wrongs imposed by the Affordable Care Act on faith-based organizations, but there's another…
Why is it so hard to understand?
Remember learning about the Pavlovian experiment where every time he rung a bell, he gave a dog a treat, resulting in the…
Lord Willing, This is the First of Many
Let’s flash back 10 years ago… This was a time when a majority of states had constitutional marriage amendments defining marriage s…
Good News: President Trump Signs Executive Order to Promote Religious Liberty
Fulfilling a campaign promise to get rid of the “Johnson Amendment,” President Donald Trump, according to Liberty Counsel, “signed an executive order today…
By John Biver
Vimeo Declares War on Gospel Transformation
If Jesus has changed your life and set you free from homosexual practice, your testimony is not welcome on Vimeo – not…
Resources on this topic
Reports, guides and other downloads about Religious Liberty.
Guide
What Churches and Pastors Can and Cannot Do
A plain-language guide to what churches and pastors may legally do during an election season.
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Religious Speech and Hate Crimes
What your church needs to know about the federal "hate crimes" law and the freedom to preach the whole counsel of Scripture.…
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Procedure for Rescinding Membership
Model by-law language for how and when membership may be rescinded, by the church or the member. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Model Membership Agreement
A model agreement members sign to affirm the church's statement of faith and standards of conduct. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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