Pastor Ronnie Holmes
A public park is the pinnacle of a free speech forum. Silencing speech there is unconstitutional and outrageous.
Tarin Swain
Silencing a private citizen’s prayer during public comment time at a public meeting is abhorrent to the First Amendment.
Heather Rooks
If it is okay for U.S. Presidents to quote the Bible, why can’t a Peoria school board member?
Stephen Atkerson—Georgia State University
The First Amendment protects the right of all citizens to speak to the minds of willing listeners.
Matthew McCarthy
Americans do not lose their religious freedom of expression when they join the military, and they should not be punished for religious expression on their private property or in their off-duty capacity.
Delaware Nativity Scene
For decades, a free-standing nativity has been part of the Christmas holiday tradition in the town circle in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. But last year, the City ordered it removed because it is “religious.” Of course, this is a clear violation of the First Amendment. First Liberty Institute has urged the City to reverse its recent blanket ban of the nativity from any city property.
