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… recognized the principle of the ministerial exception. What is the ministerial exception? The ministerial exception … of the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.” Finally, in 2012, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous … out as a minister of the Church by accepting the formal call to religious service, according to its terms.” “Perich’s …

… roll. During his time at Nichols, Liam has observed school officials embracing ideas about identity that he disagrees … the belief that people can “identify” as any gender they want, whether that be male, female, or any number of … appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. What’s at stake? Nichols Middle School has no problem …

… Low-Income Students A federal court ruled that Maryland officials violated Bethel Christian Academy’s First Amendment rights when they kicked it out of a school voucher program. Written by … That’s why this school fought back. Here’s the full story. What is Bethel Christian Academy? Bethel Christian Academy …

… Casinos Are Open, But Churches Are Closed? During the COVID-19 … Garry Leist is pastor of Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley. What is Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley? Like most churches … capacity, churches faced criminal and civil penalties if they opened their doors to 50 or more attendees—no matter how …

… is in jeopardy. Let’s take a closer look at this case. What is Gordon College? Gordon College is a Christian college … was up for a promotion at Gordon College. Administration officials determined that she had not met the college’s … mission. But it is Gordon College that gets to make that call, not a court. That’s why Alliance Defending Freedom …

… prayer on the job? The question may sound absurd, but it’s what’s at stake in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District , … 50-yard line to privately thank God for his players, what they have accomplished, and the opportunity he has to be … separate from any student activity, and students [are] not … allowed to join such activity.” So, Coach Kennedy …

… often harp on the first clause of that protection, they sometimes seem to overlook the second. One implication … Defending Freedom is defending the Board in both lawsuits. Are Oklahoma state officials trying to establish a religion? No. Opponents of …

… vaccinated or not, government overreach hurts all of us. It’s not the role of the federal government to mandate … to do so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. What constitutes an undue hardship may depend on the work … school, you can submit a request for legal assistance or call 800-835-5233. Image Alliance Defending Freedom ADF team …

… is no. Religious freedom allows for human flourishing.   What is religious freedom? In 2010, then-President Barack … art. Because of Jack’s beliefs about marriage, Colorado officials targeted him. The Colorado Civil Rights Commission … Honoring their religious freedom will not take us back to ugly times in our nation’s history. Far from it. …

… Two Oregon educators employed this strategy after they saw federal, state, and local governments pushing … and care possible. These educators have seen elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels push … opinions on education policy just because some didn’t like what they had to say flies in the face of the First …