How to Kill the American Church
Tear down that cross and toss it in the wood chipper because the American church is toast. So goes conventional wisdom after…
Por David E. Smith
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Micro-totalitarianism
The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.”
Por IFI Staff
How Does Gay ‘Marriage’ Hurt Us? Here’s How.
Christians are often asked by gay activists why they oppose same-sex “marriage.” “How does our marriage hurt you?” they ask. Well, I…
Por IFI Staff
AFA joins Graham in call to withdraw from Wells Fargo
A prominent pro-family organization has joined a widely respected evangelist in calling for Christians to close their Wells Fargo bank accounts.
Por IFI Staff
How Can Christian Organizations Protect Their Religious Freedom From Gay Marriage, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Challenges? Russell Moore and Legal Group Offer Guidance
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and Alliance Defending Freedom published legal guidance to help Christian groups prepare for the…
Por IFI Staff
Rights of Conscience on the Operating Table in Springfield
The regular session of the Illinois General Assembly ended on May 31st, but with lawmakers at an impasse over the state budget,…
Por Monte Larrick
Gay Marriage Is Not About Gay Marriage
Gay marriage is not primarily about gay marriage; it’s mainly about silencing gay consciences.
Por IFI Staff
The New Totalitarians: Change Your Religious Beliefs or Else
In the first century, Jesus was asked whether the Jewish people, who were under pagan, Roman occupation, should pay taxes to Caesar.…
Por David E. Smith
Christian Universities Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status If SCOTUS Rules In Favor of Marriage Redefinition
U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, addressed concerns that faith-based schools and institutions would be at risk of losing their tax-exempt status for…
Por David E. Smith
Gay Totalitarianism and the Coming Persecution of Christians
Hatred of the Gospel is boiling over into the vilification of Christians. State violence won't be far behind, history teaches.
Por IFI Staff
Rights of Conscience, Springfield Update
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned yesterday afternoon, ending their regularly scheduled spring session. They did so, however, without finalizing a state budget…
Por David E. Smith
The Paramount Freedom of Conscience
An important lesson I learned early in my theological training was that I ought never violate my own conscience and I must…
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Informes, guías y otros descargas sobre 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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