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  • … and five great-grandchildren. They’ve planted several churches in the U.S. and came to Arizona after a family … facing punishment from the Town of Gilbert, which included fines or even jail time. ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman … facing punishment from the Town of Gilbert, which included fines or even jail time. ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman …
  • … California Courts: Churches Can’t Be Forced to Fund Abortion Skyline Wesleyan … Wesleyan Church took a stand against the state and won a huge victory for religious freedom. Let’s take a look at the … abortion. Every American has the right to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust punishment by …
  • … other Catholic adoption and foster care agencies, operates according to the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church, including its beliefs about marriage. Michigan even has a state law on the … and foster care agencies to do just that—run their ministries consistently with their beliefs. But the Michigan …
  • … ugly controversy over the rights of it’s owners to operate according to their faith. Case: Baker v. Wildflower Inn Image … ugly controversy over the rights of it’s owners to operate according to their faith.     A local wedding coordinator … But no one can force us to abandon our deeply held beliefs about marriage,” said Jim. “Our beliefs haven’t …
  • … Should Churches Be Tax Exempt? Why is your church tax exempt? Why … we seldom think about. After all, tax exemption for churches has always been given and we assume, because of its … the inevitable media comments go something like this: “Churches should pay taxes just like everyone else! They have …
  • … saw numerous attempts by state governments to control what churches teach, where they worship, and how they exercise … views in a variety of tangible ways. The church’s pro-life ministries include partnering with a local pregnancy center … it has to fund abortions. Failure to do so could mean fines and criminal penalties, including jail time. Jay and …
  • … Services because of the adoption provider’s religious beliefs. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published July … to shut down adoption providers because of their religious beliefs about what constitutes the best home for a child. New … legally eligible. New Hope’s decision to care for children according to its faith was too much for the OCFS. Despite its …
  • … Can’t Be Forced to Endorse an Ideology Against His Beliefs Dr. Nicholas Meriwether, a professor at Shawnee State … “marketplace of ideas”—are supposed to be. But not according to Shawnee State officials. Now, the professor … the professor settled with the university, finalizing his huge victory for free speech. The university agreed (1) that …
  • … Washington State Treated Churches Worse Than Breweries and Cannabis Retailers … and assisted (or equipped others to assist) over 3,200 ministries on COVID-19-related issues. One such example of … people. At the time of COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, many churches were able to continue meeting under strict local …
  • … students enrolled, and their annual Christmas party was a huge hit with the student body. But just as the planning … students enrolled, and their annual Christmas party was a huge hit with the student body. But just as the planning …