Liberal Academic Says America’s Founding Document Outmoded
Top Vatican adviser Jeffrey Sachs says that when Pope Francis visits the United States in September, he will directly challenge the “American…
Por David E. Smith
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Don’t Tell Me I’m Overreacting
When an influential political leader states that, when it comes to abortion, our “Deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be…
You ‘Must be Made’ to Obey
While actions speak louder than words, words often predict future actions. Secular progressives’ words and actions rarely align. This is because the…
Por IFI Staff
Dr. Pam Smith Talks About SB 1564
On Wednesday morning, the Human Services Committee heard testimony about SB 1564, a bill that would change the Health Care Rights of…
Por Monte Larrick
The New Totalitarians
In the first century, Jesus was asked whether the Jewish people, who were under pagan, Roman occupation, should pay taxes to Caesar.…
Por IFI Staff
Prof. George: An Open Letter to the Illinois Legislature
The state should vote down a bill that would trample on its citizens’ conscience rights.
Por David E. Smith
The IRS vs. the Church
The IRS targeting of Tea Party and other conservative groups prior to the 2012 election was an unconscionable abuse of power for…
Por IFI Staff
Bake Me a Cake—or Else
In January 2013, Rachel Cryer and her mother walked into Sweet Cakes By Melissa, a bakery in Gresham, Oregon, and tried to…
Por IFI Staff
Bipartisan Members of Congress Urge Illinois State Legislators Not to Pass Anti-Conscience Bill
A bill that would force pro-life health care providers in Illinois to promote and participate in abortion, SB 1564, passed the Senate…
Por IFI Staff
Rights of Conscience Update
How did they vote? This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 34 to 19 to pass SB 1564 — the onerous re-write of the…
Por David E. Smith
It’s Time for American Christians to Stand With the Persecuted
Over this past weekend, Christians were shot and killed, beheaded and drowned because they refused to abandon their faith in the face…
Por Fran Eaton
Tribune Op/Ed Misleads on Healthcare Right of Conscience
Sunday’s Chicago Tribune article, “State bill seeks to mandate disclosure,” is terribly misleading. It implies SB 1564 merely requires a healthcare provider…
Por David E. Smith
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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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