What Would George Washington Say About Religious Freedom?
By Christopher Corbett This past Monday marked the 230th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell, published September 19, 1796 to announce he would not seek a third term in office. Though the President accepted editing advice from Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, the final 32-page manuscript was written in Washington’s […]
Federal ‘Rights’ Commission Attacks Religious Freedom. Here’s Why They’re Wrong.
If you want to protect your religious freedom, you’re nothing more than discriminatory, intolerant, racist, sexist, and worse—and the government has the right to silence you. At least, that’s what the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has declared. In fact, according to the Wall Street Journal, the chairman of the […]
First Liberty President at VVS: Will You Stand?
Are you willing to stand? That’s what First Liberty President Kelly Shackelford asked over 2,000 attendees at last weekend’s Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. Sharing stories of First Liberty clients who have been discriminated against, fired and even financially penalized for their faith, Shackelford emphasized the hope that exists […]
A Millennial’s Perspective: Look Up
By: Christine Roe In America, we are introduced to the concept of freedom and liberty at an early age. We are surrounded with red, white, and blue as we learn about what distinguishes America from other countries around the world. When we hear the word freedom, the stars and stripes […]
Remembering September 11, Committing to Defend Freedom
Fifteen years ago, an event took place in our nation that no one old enough to remember will ever forget. For most of us, the memory of that Tuesday morning is all too clear—the day we saw our country, our values, and our fellow Americans violently attacked. On September 11, […]
CELEBRATING VICTORY! Chaplain Wes Modder Honored at Retirement Ceremony on Historic Carrier
U.S. Navy Chaplain Wes Modder celebrated a special retirement ceremony on Tuesday aboard the historic USS Midway in San Diego after more than 20 years of service. Yet less than two years ago, his entire career was put on the line after he became a victim of religious discrimination. First […]
