Five potential victories for religious liberty in 2019

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The “fight continues as foster families, historic crosses, students, and pastors, imams, rabbis, and nuns face off against anti-religious activist groups and government agencies — some going all the way up to the Supreme Court. Here’s a preview of the top religious liberty victories to come.” - W.Examiner

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The 7 Most Significant Religious Freedom Victories of 2018

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“Despite this being our first freedom, challenges to the right of individuals and organizations to practice this right arise constantly. That is why we are fortunate to have groups like Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).” - TGC

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Pakistan added to worst religious liberty violators

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“Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday (Dec. 11) he had added Pakistan to the list of ‘countries of particular concern’ (CPCs), a category reserved under federal law for governments that have committed or tolerated ‘systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.’” - BPNews

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Ohio Senate Debates “Pastor Protection Act”

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“House Bill 36, the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act,” bars any penalty directed at ministers or ‘religious societies’ for refusing to perform or host a marriage ceremony that conflicts with their religious beliefs. But is it necessary?” - BJCRL

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Baptists protest religious liberty restrictions in Bulgaria

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“Bulgarian Baptists participated in a peaceful protest and Baptist World Alliance leaders appealed to Bulgaria’s prime minister after the nation’s parliament gave initial approval to a law significantly restricting religious freedom.” - B. Standard

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