6 Religious Liberties for Students and Teachers at Christmastime
Liberty Institute helps students and teachers know their rights when it comes to celebrating the Christmas season Candy canes, Christmas trees, manger scenes . . . if you’re like many Americans, these symbols conjure up fond memories of Christmas—the day Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. As a country, we […]
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Atheist Organization’s Attack on Clergy Tax Exemptions
Ruling blocks dangerous attempt to downgrade status of religion in America In a welcome victory for religious freedom, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit dismissed Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. v. Lew, rebuffing an aggressive challenge to the legal status of clergy and the value of religion. […]
8 Days to a Victory: How Approval Was Won for the “Dare to Believe” Christian Club
School district follows the law and authorizes First Liberty Institute client Liz Loverde’s faith-based, extracurricular club This week, First Liberty Institute was notified that Wantagh Union Free School District officials in Long Island, New York, voted to recognize the “Dare to Believe” Christian club—affording it the same recognition and […]
Victory! Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to Law Banning Churches and Schools
First Liberty Institute secures right for church and school to meet on their own property On Monday, United States District Court Judge Andrew Hanen issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by Cornerstone Church by the Bay, its pastor Hamilton Musser, and Laguna Madre Christian Academy against the […]
Pilgrims and Patriots – A Thanksgiving Message from Kelly Shackelford
Dear Friend of Religious Liberty, This week you and I—along with millions of Americans—will give thanks. And we will remember all those who sacrificed that we might have freedom of religion. Who are these courageous Americans? Some of them you will only read about in history books. The Pilgrims. The […]
3 Things You Need to Know About The Equal Access Act
When high-school sophomore Liz Loverde submitted her proposal to start a “Dare to Believe” Christian club at Wantagh High School in Long Island, New York, her principal told her no! But Liz was persistent, and explained to her principal that she had a right to start the club—thanks to The […]
