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Meet 7 Big Businesses Behind the Houston Ballot Measure
On Tuesday, the people of Houston will head to the polls to vote on a controversial measure that would create legal protections related to sexual… Read More
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Senator Defends Suspended Football Coach: ‘He Was Simply Kneeling Down to Pray’
Bremerton School District in Washington state has created a “faith-free zone,” according to Sen. James Lankford. Lankford was referring to the school district’s decision to… Read More
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What Makes This Houston Ballot Measure So Threatening
On Tuesday, citizens of Houston, Texas, will go to the polls to vote on a controversial “sexual orientation and gender identity” (dubbed SOGI) measure. Rather… Read More
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Football Coach ‘Devastated’ After Being Suspended for Post-Game Prayer
It’s like straight out of a movie. Washington state high school football coach Joe Kennedy, inspired by the Christian faith-based film “Facing the Giants,” walks… Read More
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Ralph Reed: Religious Freedom Needs to Be a ‘Priority’
Ralph Reed, the influential CEO of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, believes the issue of religious liberty will be front and center throughout the 2016… Read More
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After Being Fired for Religious Views on Sexuality, Navy Chaplain Gets His Job Back
A military chaplain who was fired from his job after being accused of misconduct was cleared of any wrongdoing, reinstated to the Navy, and now… Read More
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Baker Who Doesn’t Want to Make Wedding Cakes for Same-Sex Couples Takes His Case to Colorado Supreme Court
Another layer has unfolded for cake artist Jack Phillips. He has asked the Colorado Supreme Court to rule that the government cannot force him to… Read More
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Fla. City Ordered to Pay $290K to Church, After Church Argues It Faced Discrimination From City
Oct. 5 heralded victory for a growing Anglican church in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., as it settled a lawsuit with the Jacksonville Beach City Council. After… Read More
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City Made ‘Dangerous’ Admissions About Faith in the Workplace, Atlanta Fire Chief Lawyer Says
The city of Atlanta made “dangerous” admissions in a court hearing today, argued the lawyer for the former Atlanta fire chief who was terminated from… Read More
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Law Firm for the Little Sisters Asks Supreme Court to Hear Its Obamacare Case
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a nonprofit law firm dedicated to preserving religious liberty for people of all faiths, filed a brief to the… Read More
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The Case of Former Atlanta Fire Chief Fired Over Marriage Views Goes to Court
Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran lived the American dream. That is, until he was fired from his childhood dream job for writing a book… Read More
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Tony Perkins on Religious Liberty: ‘We Have Just Begun to Fight’
Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, says the fight over religious liberty is just beginning, and he’s ready to fight. “To borrow… Read More
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21 Questions With Washington Florist Who Refused to Serve Gay Wedding
Barronelle Stutzman, more commonly known as the “Washington florist,” came under fire this year for refusing to make flower arrangements for a gay couple’s wedding…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
What the Media Missed About Pope Francis’ Visit
To say that Pope Francis’ visit to the United States drew a lot of media attention would be an understatement. The coverage was ’round-the-clock. Yet as… Read More
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‘We’ll Possibly Lose Everything’: Florist in Court Battle Over Gay Wedding Speaks Out
Barronelle Stutzman, the Washington state florist who refused to provide floral arrangement services for a gay couple’s wedding, says she stands to lose everything she… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Obama’s Worrisome Interpretation of the Constitution Regarding Religious Liberty
Speaking at a Democratic National Committee LGBT fundraiser on Sunday, President Obama observed that “religious freedom doesn’t grant us the freedom to deny our fellow… Read More
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State Takes Legal Action to Seize $135K From Bakers Who Refused to Make Cake for Lesbian Couple
The agency that ordered Aaron and Melissa Klein to pay $135,000 in damages for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple began the… Read More
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Kim Davis Willing to Go Back to Jail for Religious Beliefs
Kim Davis, the Kentucky County clerk who wouldn’t issue marriage licenses to gay couples because of her deep Christian convictions, says she’s not going anywhere…. Read More
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How a Police Chief Responded When Atheist Group Called for Removal of ‘In God We Trust’ Police Car Decals
The phrase “In God We Trust” has sparked a debate over First Amendment rights in Texas, where an atheist group demanded that local authorities remove… Read More
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Vatican Spokesman Confirms Kim Davis Met Pope Francis
A spokesman for the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis met Kim Davis during his visit to Washington. “I do not deny that the meeting… Read More
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Kim Davis Presented With ‘Cost of Discipleship’ Award
Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk at the center of a national controversy over her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses, was presented the Cost… Read More
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Pope Francis Gives Strong Support to Religious Liberty in America
Yesterday on his flight back to Rome, Pope Francis was asked if he supported government officials who cannot in good conscience issue marriage licenses to… Read More
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6 Charts That Show America’s Shifting Catholic Landscape
Upon arriving in Washington, D.C., earlier this week, Pope Francis was greeted by throngs of people eager to see the leader of the Roman Catholic… Read More
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Pope Francis Makes Unscheduled Visit to Little Sisters of the Poor to Show His Support
Pope Francis made an unscheduled stop to visit the Little Sisters of the Poor during his visit to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The Little Sisters… Read More
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In Address to Congress, Pope Defends Dignity of Politics, Work, Life, Family, and Freedom
Before a joint session of Congress this morning, Pope Francis delivered a rousing address calling upon Americans to live up to the highest of our… Read More
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What Pope Francis Told Obama About Religious Liberty
Pope Francis, with allegiance to Catholic doctrine, spoke out in support of religious liberty to the 11,000 ticketed guests on the South Lawn of the White… Read More
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What Millennials Hope to Hear From Pope Francis
Today, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Mixed into the attendees were… Read More
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As Pope Francis Visits the US, Here Are 5 Facts About American Catholics
Gallup has released a list of five facts about American Catholics in honor of Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. According to Gallup’s report: Twenty-three… Read More
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Hollywood’s Idea of Tolerance: Mocking Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis at the Emmys
There’s nothing funnier than laughing at a woman trying to stay true to her beliefs. That appears to be the understanding of Emmy host Andy… Read More
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27 Facts About Pope Francis
Pope Francis is about to make his first visit to the United States. According to his schedule, Francis will arrive in the United States on… Read More
