FLI Files Federal Lawsuit to Reclaim Religious Freedom in America’s “First State”
This year, instead of celebrating Christmas in July, the Knights of Columbus take to the courts to fight for their constitutional rights. First Liberty recently filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Knights of Columbus against the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after city officials outrageously decided to ban a Nativity scene and all religious holiday displays.
America’s Independence: Faith’s Essential Role in the Founding of a Free Nation
This weekend, as we celebrate Independence Day we’re taking a look at how faith and religion were essential for America to achieve independence.
Dr. John Wilsey Joins First Liberty Institute as Affiliated Scholar
Dr. John D. Wilsey has joined First Liberty as an affiliated scholar. He brings experience and expertise that will be invaluable for religious freedom.
Elderly, Blind Woman Barred from Sharing Her Christian Faith in Public Park
Last week, First Liberty took action for Gail Blair, a blind woman who was banned from entering a park for the “crime” of sharing her Christian faith.
Religious Hostility Comes with A Hefty Price Tag
The COVID-19 pandemic has come at a great economic cost. But despite facing financial pressure, America’s religious communities have shown tremendous character and continued to serve as their faith teaches. This crisis has revealed that we must protect religious liberty, or we’ll end up paying the cost in much more than constitutional currency. Unless we ensure religious liberty is essential, our country will have to pay a crippling price in real dollars.
McConnell: “No More ‘Red Light, Green Light’ with the First Amendment”
In a speech this week, Mitch McConnell called out the “double-standard” regarding the First Amendment, including the discrimination on religious beliefs.
