Religious Liberty

“Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s March 28 announcement that he will veto the state’s religious liberty bill has provoked criticism from social conservatives”

“Georgia Baptists acknowledge the religious liberty bill passed by their state legislature isn’t perfect. But they’re urging their state’s governor to sign it despite his hints of a veto and threats from the NFL that adopting the measure could disqualify Atlanta from hosting the Super Bowl.” BPNews

‘Religious liberty’ bill passes Georgia House, Senate

“Religious freedom may continue to have limited protections as lawmakers in Indiana consider special protections for homosexuals.”

“This is a Muslim conference put together by the top sheiks, ministers of religion, the grand muftis of the top Muslim majority nations, and they came up with a declaration, literally using the language of religious freedom to declare that violence cannot be done in the name of Islam.” CT

“Rubio’s presentation of his beliefs — beliefs that I share — was winsome, compassionate, and — above all — true.” National Review

“America’s revolution and constitution were shaped not only by the Enlightenment but also by the Great Awakening, by preachers as well as pamphleteers.

“Board members have not necessarily endorsed Rubio’s bid to become the Republican presidential nominee, but serve in and advisory capacity and are free to advise other candidates.” CPost

Some Important Religious Liberty Successes During 2015

“FADA, which was introduced in the House by Congressman Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) in June, has more than 150 co-sponsors. Its stated purpose is ‘to prevent discriminatory treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage.’” ONN