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Church Autonomy Case | First Liberty

SBC Mission Board / Church Autonomy Case

April 5, 2024

True religious freedom means that churches must be free not only to decide what they believe, but also how they convey their beliefs. Courts abuse their power when they exert themselves into such matters.

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Plano Vietnamese Baptist Church Case

Plano Vietnamese Baptist Church

September 25, 2008

Discriminatory zoning ordinance prevents church from moving to new property.

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First Liberty defended Westbrook at the Texas Supreme Court, and in 2006, the court ruled unanimously in favor of Westbrook, setting an important precedent that upholds the autonomy of churches to operate according to their faith.

Westbrook v. Penley

September 26, 2006

Landmark decision at Texas Supreme Court protects church autonomy.

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