Government: First Amendment Only Protects Right to Choose Religion, Is Not an ‘Absolute’ Right
Does the First Amendment protect merely your right to choose your religion, and nothing more? That’s what some government officials are claiming in the case Sause v. Bauer, in which First Liberty Institute is representing Mary Ann Sause and her right to pray in her home. First Liberty filed a […]
“MERRY CHRISTMAS!” Religious Freedom Restored to VA Hospitals After Years of Pressure
Christmas celebrations for hospitalized veterans will be a little merrier this year—because “Christmas” is now allowed. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued new guidelines in a recent memo regarding religious expression at its facilities across the nation. The new policy permits religiously-themed cards and gifts, Christmas carols, […]
6 Facts Every Student and Teacher Should Know About Religious Freedom and the Holidays
Popular mythology holds that there can be no intersection between Christmas and public schools due to the so-called “separation of church and state.” But this is wrong. When it comes to the holidays and religious freedom in public school, there are six facts attorneys at First Liberty Institute want students, […]
On Pearl Harbor Day, First Liberty Fights to Save Veterans Memorial
At the corner of Bladensburg Road and Defense Highway in Bladensburg, Maryland, stands a reminder. A large memorial in the shape of a cross bears the names of 49 men of Prince George’s County, Maryland, who gave their lives pushing back the rise of tyranny in the conflict of World […]
National Motto “In God We Trust” Can Stay on U.S. Currency
Our National Motto, “In God We Trust,” survived another attempt to ban it from its traditional use by the government. On Wednesday, November 30, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio dismissed a lawsuit against the federal government demanding the removal of the National Motto, “In God […]
Breaking Through the Apathy: First Liberty’s Newest Millennial Initiative is a Success
By Christine Roe First Liberty Institute launched its first ever First Liberty Fellowship in Washington, D.C. As one of the six Fellows, I had the opportunity to spend four days in the nation’s capitol learning more about religious liberty and our nation’s founding. As an intern for First Liberty Institute this summer […]
