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“The Love of Our Country:” The Story of America’s First Chaplain, John Hurt

July 31, 2020

Let’s journey to the past to commemorate America’s first military chaplain, John Hurt. Without heroes like him, those who fought for America would have had to confront the greatest military power at the time without any hope.

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5 Shocking Photos: Are Tyranny and Religious Oppression Already on America’s Shores?

July 24, 2020

As Americans, we may think religious oppression is something that happens in China or North Korea, or in other places too far away to affect our own freedoms. In this edition, we’ll examine 5 recent images from right here the U.S. that pose an important question: Is America is already trotting down the road to religious oppression and tyranny?

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Supreme Court Protects Religious Schools’ Autonomy in Employing Teachers

July 24, 2020

In their recent op-ed published in Real Clear Religion, First Liberty Senior Counsel, Stephanie Taub and legal intern, Allison Pope, discuss one of the most important religious freedom decisions of this Supreme Court term and the vast impact it will have for faith-based schools and institutions all across America.

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First-Class Talent: Record 26 Young Religious Freedom Leaders Join FLI During Summer 2020

July 24, 2020

Joining First Liberty this summer are more than 20 interns from diverse backgrounds and from some of the top universities in the country. It’s a blessing to see so many bright, talented and passionate leaders standing strong together in the fight for our first and most foundational liberty, religious freedom.

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FLI Live! with U.S. Congressman Doug Collins: Why Are Some Military Officials Failing to Protect Religious Freedom?

July 24, 2020

First Liberty’s CEO Kelly Shackelford recently spoke with U.S. Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) to discuss the blatant attacks on religious freedom happening in our armed forces and the necessary actions to safeguard it.

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Updated Policy Will Allow Service Members to Attend Indoor Religious Services

July 17, 2020

After the U.S. Navy issued an order banning troops from attending indoor religious services, First Liberty responded by sending a letter on behalf of our client Major Dan Schultz, asking for accommodation so that he could attend and lead worship at his church. Within one week, the Navy updated its policies, delivering a timely victory for religious freedom.

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