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National Religious Freedom Day: 5 Religious Freedom Cases to Watch in 2017

The Stream
January 16, 2017 • In the News

The president of a leading religious liberty law firm shared which cases to keep an eye on and how people can pray for them.

Why it’s Appropriate to Celebrate Religious Freedom and MLK Jr. on the Same Day

The Stream
January 16, 2017 • In the News

This Monday, January 16, celebrates two crucial moments of religious liberty’s history in America.

Looking Back: A Snapshot of Religious Liberty in 2016

The Stream
December 30, 2016 • In the News

It’s been a difficult year for religious freedom in America, but the future holds “huge windows of opportunity,” says Kelly Shackelford, constitutional attorney and president of the non-profit religious liberty law firm First Liberty Institute.

Texas AG OK’s Prayer in Court Over Atheist Group’s Objections

Breitbart
August 19, 2016 • In the News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued an opinion stating it does not violate the Establishment Clause to open a court session with the statement “God save the State of Texas and this Honorable Court” or to open court with a prayer, or have a volunteer chaplain program to facilitate those prayers. Read full article »

Memorial Day 2016: In defense of memorials to our military heroes

Fox News
June 1, 2016 • In the News

For most Americans, Memorial Day is a time of celebration and remembrance. It’s a day when we honor the sacrifice of our service members who gave “the last full measure of devotion” for our freedom. Read full article »

Fired for preaching: Georgia dumps doctor over church sermons

Fox News Opinion
April 20, 2016 • In the News

Bi-vocational pastors be warned – what you say from the pulpit on Sunday could get you fired from your public sector job on Monday. Read full article »

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