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… 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 …

… 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 …

… cannot force employers to violate their religious beliefs, nor can it bar them from sharing those beliefs. That … freedom rights. Thankfully, an alliance of Christian ministries is standing up to the government overreach. What … funding, investigations by the attorney general, massive fines, and even prison time. In October 2021, Alliance …

… Between the children who use its playground during normal operating hours and the kids from the surrounding … and that it is unconstitutional for the state to treat churches and other religious organizations worse than … available public benefits simply because of their beliefs. If the government were permitted to do that, then …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …