When Ridiculous Becomes Normal
When it comes to attacks on your religious freedom by extremists, the ridiculous is becoming normal. For example, First Liberty Institute is defending a lay minister who was fired from his job as a top-ranked public health official. Why was he fired? Because government bureaucrats didn’t like the content of […]
Coach Kennedy Receives ‘Rosa Parks Courage Award’ for His Refusal to Stop Praying
High school football coach and First Liberty client Joe Kennedy sent national shockwaves last fall when he refused to stop praying at the 50-yard line after football games, despite orders from school officials. Last Friday, his stand in defense of religious freedom was honored at the Family Policy Institute of […]
Students DO Have the Right to Share Their Faith at Graduation
It’s that time of year again—senior photos are flooding social media, and graduating students are daydreaming about walking across the stage. After four years of hard work, the valedictorian and salutatorian are carefully writing their speeches for the graduation ceremony. One may reference their faith and another may discuss sports, […]
Noted Social Scientist Reacts to Eric Walsh Firing—Calls for ‘Stopping Point’ in Religious Discrimination
To many, The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) decision to fire First Liberty client Dr. Eric Walsh for what he preached in his sermons as a lay minister came as a sudden shock. But according to sociology expert, author, and University of North Texas Professor George Yancey, such religious […]
Ministry of Former NFL Star, Now Pastor, Banned from University Until Legal Help Arrives [Video]
It isn’t often that NFL stars are turned away from their alma mater. But in March, Oklahoma State University (OSU) blocked the pro-life ministry of former Chicago Bears player Paul Blair, now a pastor, from setting foot on the OSU-Oklahoma City campus to deliver its faith-based message to students and faculty. […]
Kleins’ Case Moves Forward: First Liberty Files Appeal to Defend Bakers’ Rights
Aaron and Melissa Klein are taking their fight for freedom before the Oregon Court of Appeals. The Oregon government punished the Kleins with a $135,000 penalty for declining to design and create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. The government also issued a gag order directing the Kleins to […]
