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… where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. In this role, Lippelmann is focused on protecting the freedom of Christian ministries, schools, and churches to exercise their faith without interference. In his …

… prayer requests, connects interested customers to local churches, hosts events where community members can meet … were to defy this law, they could have faced unlimited fines and damages. This would have violated their First … and Title VII. This means the bookstore is free to operate according to its beliefs and explain its faith to customers …

… burden on families, or compromise their religious beliefs about their child’s education. Such a choice should …

… was free to continue serving children and families according to their beliefs. ADF is also representing the Christian Employers … of their children A school district in Albemarle County, Virginia, enacted an “Anti-Racism Policy” that teaches …

… receive an education that aligns with their religious beliefs is a top priority. Religious schools have the First Amendment right to operate according to their beliefs, and parents should be able to … law threatens the school’s ability to teach and operate according to its faith. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish v. …

… qualified foster care providers to serve children freely according to their beliefs, the City froze all foster care … a single complaint about how Catholic Social Services was operating its ministry. The City was determined to punish … the government’s or shut down. ADF has represented other ministries—including New Hope Family Services  in New York …

… to compete against females, or vice versa.   Americans’ beliefs on gender in sports According to a new Gallup poll , 69 percent of Americans … sex. 47 percent said they should be able to play in sports according to their gender identity, and about 6 percent were …

… the case with Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia. Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, HCPS modified … the treatment of transgender students. While the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) had developed new … involved in this case have sincerely held religious beliefs that govern and inform their views about human …

… of religion or freedom from religion. Section 16 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted in 1776, encapsulates … ruled that the Commission was wrong to punish Jack for operating his business according to his religious beliefs … long-serving, trusted chaplain.   The bottom line Artists, ministries, and chaplains all contribute to their …

… that would violate the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs. 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(j). Employers imposing vaccination … exemptions to students, but not religious exemptions   3. Churches The Supreme Court has established that government … Legal challenges based on disparate treatment of churches and comparable secular activities have been …