New Bill Forces Pastors to Take Mandatory Training
Novelist Vikram Seth wrote, “God save us from people who mean well.” Who are among those well-meaning people from whom we desperately need saving?…
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Beyond Boycotting to Stewardship
To boycott, or not to boycott? That is the question. Inevitably a company will take a social position that offends the sensibilities…
By Israel Wayne
Shame on the Silent Christian Leaders Who Refuse to Stand Against Government Tyranny
There is only one thing more appalling than the Washington Supreme Court’s 9-0 ruling against religious liberty [on Thursday]. It is the…
Identity Politics and Paraphilias: Body Integrity Identity Disorder
Three and a half years ago in an article titled “Frightening The Horses,” writer and editor Rod Dreher opens giving a fellow…
By John Biver
How Will Religious Freedom Fare Under President Trump?
The Donald Trump presidency is underway. However, for "Progressives," that's just another incentive for them to step up their assault on freedom.…
Judge: Pro-lifers Can Sue Chicago Over Law that Keeps Them From Abortion Clinics
Chicago area pro-life advocates achieved a victory last week when a judge denied the City of Chicago’s motion to dismiss a federal…
By IFI Staff
Donald Trump, the Johnson Amendment, and the Question of Christian Cowardice
If President Trump succeeds in removing the oppressive Johnson Amendment, which limits freedom of speech from the pulpits, will Christian leaders be…
High Hopes Federalism & Freedom will Trump in 2017
One of Illinois' top legal minds says he expects the Donald Trump administration to a friend to religious freedom in America.
Taking Bible Colleges’ Freedom to a Higher Degree
Bible colleges in Illinois say they should be allowed to grant religious degrees without government interfering in the content of their religious…
Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford Wins Injunction
It seems that our nation's founding fathers were not clear enough with their use of language in the First Amendment, which protects…
By John Biver
12 Recent Cases Where Christians Were Punished for Their Beliefs on Marriage
The Family Research Council has compiled a reporting listing 12 cases this past decade in America where Christian business owners have been…
Baby Jesus Goes to Springfield
The very secular home of state government in Illinois is now the site of a nativity scene and it is all so…
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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