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… them. And we can join communities of people—like churches, nonprofits, and other associations—that share our … may govern themselves and instruct their congregants according to their own beliefs. That freedom preserves the … conscience. 3. The freedom of faith-based public-service ministries to operate in line with their religious purpose. …

… where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. Since joining ADF in 2015, Galus has represented a wide array of religious ministries, schools, and churches, litigating cases at all levels of state and federal …

… perform a same-sex wedding ceremony. They stood by their beliefs and politely declined to perform such a ceremony. The … the city to protect their rights and avoid jail time and fines. Thankfully, the city eventually backed down. What is … The Knapps, both ordained ministers in their 60s, began operating the wedding chapel in 1989 as a ministry. They …

… helped the homeless in Cleveland, and preached to churches in Ohio. After becoming an ordained minister and … weddings between one man and one woman—or else incur steep fines. So Kristi challenged the law before it could be … events that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs. That’s true of Coeur d’Alene, and it’s true of …

… Appeals Section at the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia. During his five years in that office, Schandevel … briefed and argued 14 appeals in the Supreme Court of Virginia and more than 60 appeals in the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Before his time at the Virginia attorney general’s …

… nature, reality, and gender identity that contradict their beliefs? Should artists be compelled to create art that … free speech; it is also a violation of their right to act according to their own conscience . What we say—and what we … ability to not speak messages they disagree with. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) During …

… HUD’s new rule would force the college to violate its beliefs by allowing males in girls’ dorms, showers, and … If the college declines to follow the new rule, it faces fines of up to six figures, punitive damages, attorneys’ … and College of the Ozarks will continue to operate according to its Christian beliefs. ADF intends to remain …

… sent letters stating that the ministry and church were “operating in a business type we have chosen not to service” … since 2015, Indigenous Advance partners with Ugandan ministries to provide basic necessities for orphaned and … her and force her to pay tens of thousands of euros in fines. Section 12 of Finland’s Constitution protects freedom …

… chilling effect they could have on those who live and work according to their deeply held beliefs.   Section 1557 of … represent Lainey Armistead, who played soccer at West Virginia State University. Lainey intervened in a federal … But we stand ready to defend Holston Home and similar ministries should the Biden administration start to enforce …

… Why? Because they took a stand for their right to live according to their religious beliefs—beliefs that some governments have labeled unpopular … and Breanna faced up to six months in jail, $2,500 in fines, and three years of probation for each day that they …