Domestic Religious Freedom

Family Research Council believes that religious liberty—the freedom to hold religious beliefs of one’s own choosing and to live in accordance with those beliefs—is an inherent human right. Religious belief is of the utmost importance because it informs our deepest convictions about God, the world, and ourselves. The American Founders understood the importance of religious liberty and ensured that it was protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. All people have the right to bring their religious beliefs into the public square. Churches, private organizations, public servants, and other individuals have the right to proclaim their faith in public settings and to bring their religiously-informed moral values to bear in all aspects of public life, including public policy decisions.

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How the “Equality Act” Is Actually Unequal, Unfair, and Unjust
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Free to Believe? The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West - 2024 Edition
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Hostility Against Churches Is on the Rise in the United States
Religious Freedom: A Human Right and a Pillar of American Society
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Hostility Against Churches Is on the Rise in the United States - Analyzing Incidents from 2018-2023
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FRC Publishes New Edition of Hostility Against Churches Report Indicating a Doubling of Attacks
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FRC Releases Updated Report Detailing the Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West
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Rising Anti-Christian Sentiment Finds Its Way to Finland
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Family Research Council's Tony Perkins Releases Statement on SCOTUS 303 Creative Decision
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FRC's Arielle Del Turco Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee On The FACE Act
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FRC's New Report Shows Escalating Attacks on Churches in First Three Months of 2023
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FRC, Georgia Pastors Deliver Nearly 35,000 Petitions To Port Wentworth City Hall Demanding Apology to Former Police Officer Jacob Kersey
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FRC to Join Georgia Pastors and Leaders in Delivering More than 20,000 Petitions to Port Wentworth Mayor, City Council in Support of Former Georgia Police Officer Jacob Kersey
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Family Research Council's Tony Perkins to Deliver 'State of Faith, Family & Freedom' Address
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FRC Releases New Report Showing More than 400 Attacks on U.S. Churches Since 2018
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Hostility Against Churches Is on the Rise in the United States
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Family Research Council's Tony Perkins' Statement on Pres. Biden Signing 'Respect for Marriage' Act Into Law
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Fired for His Faith, an Austin Fire Department Chaplain Fights Back
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2022 State Legislative Sessions: An Overview on Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Acts
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2022 State Legislative Sessions: An Overview on Counseling Bans and Counseling Protections
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2022 State Legislative Sessions: An Overview on Government Nondiscrimination Acts
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2022 State Legislative Sessions: An Overview on Religious Freedom Restoration Acts
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
Free to Believe? The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West - 2024 Edition
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MEDIA ADVISORY: FRC President Tony Perkins to deliver State of Faith, Family, & Freedom Address Tonight
Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC President Tony Perkins delivers State of Faith, Family, & Freedom Address
Domestic Religious Freedom
The courage of Barronelle Stutzman
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State Policy Brief: Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
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Domestic Religious Freedom
Family Research Council and FRC Action Announce Pray Vote Stand Summit - the successor to the Values Voter Summit
Domestic Religious Freedom
In God We Trust. Government-Not So Much!
Domestic Religious Freedom
Obeying Politicians Is Not the Same as Obeying the Law
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
If you love America, are you really a 'white Christian nationalist?'
Domestic Religious Freedom
Supreme Court gives victory to religious liberty, children, says Family Research Council
Domestic Religious Freedom
Biden's First 100 Days Have Been a Nightmare for Social Conservatives
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
Governments Don't Get a Pass on Violating Religious Freedom in a Pandemic
Domestic Religious Freedom
In first 100 days, President Biden has taken a record number of actions against life, family, and religious freedom tracked by FRC
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The Resurgence of History's Oldest Hatred
Domestic Religious Freedom
Equality Act Assails Religious Freedom
Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC warns Levine confirmation spells trouble for religious liberty and the unborn
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
FRC calls out Senate confirmation of abortion activist to head largest executive agency
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
How the “Equality Act” Is Actually Unequal, Unfair, and Unjust
Domestic Religious Freedom
House of Representatives Launches Greatest Ever Assault on Faith, Family, Life, and Freedom
Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC urges US House of Representatives to reject the far-Left Equality Act
Domestic Religious Freedom
The 'Equality Act' Would Create a Religious 'Separate But Equal'
Domestic Religious Freedom
So-Called 'Equality Act' Harms Women, Punishes People of Faith, and Creates an Abortion Mandate says Family Research Council
Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC's Mary Szoch Submits Testimony on Connecticut Bill Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
7 Executive Actions on Abortion, Gender Identity We Can Expect From Biden
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Religious Freedom Index Underscores Importance of Faith In American Life
Domestic Religious Freedom
When Churches Should Defy COVID-19 Restrictions
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Philadelphia Should Respect Catholic Foster Care Agency's Free Exercise of Religion
Domestic Religious Freedom
Demand Letter Insists Big Tech Company MobileCause End Religious Discrimination, Reliance on SPLC
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Religious Freedom in the Public Square
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
U.S. Supreme Court affirms the rights of religious schools in employment decisions, says Family Research Council
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
Supreme Court finally gives justice to the Little Sisters of the Poor, says Family Research Council
Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC praises Supreme Court decision to protect school choice and religious liberty in Espinoza v. Montana
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Justice Gorsuch botched Bostock v. Clayton County ruling on homosexual and transgender 'rights'
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Supreme Court Fails to Exercise Restraint in Employment Cases, says Family Research Council
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Family Research Council Grateful for President Trump Deeming Houses of Worship 'Essential'
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Religious liberty during COVID-19: Get a haircut, but stay away from church
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
'We're all in this together' should apply to needy children too
Domestic Religious Freedom
Judge Justin Walker: A Warrior for Religious Liberty
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
De Blasio Targets NYC Jewish Community Amidst Rising Global Anti-Semitism
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DHS and DOJ uphold religious freedom during COVID-19 crisis
Domestic Religious Freedom
FRC Documents Government Restrictions of Religious Freedom During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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Restrictions on Religious Freedom During the Coronavirus Crisis
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Domestic Religious Freedom
Chick-fil-A once inspired me to live out my faith in the workplace. Those days are gone.
Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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FRC Calls Pres. Trump's UN Speech a Historic Step to Protect Religious Freedom for all Faiths
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Family Research Council Statement on Sen. Jon Kyl's Interim Report on Facebook Bias Concerns
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Religious Freedom in the Military
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Religious Freedom in the Military
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Religious Freedom in the Military
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
The First Amendment Defense Act Q&A
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Domestic Religious Freedom
Religious Liberty and the Wedding Vendor Cases
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
The Liberal Media's Anti-Christian Witch Hunt of Chip and Joanna Gaines
Religious Freedom in the Military
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Religious Freedom in the Public Square
Free Speech Fairness Act
Religious Freedom in the Public Square
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Religious Freedom in the Military
Family Research Council Submits 92,000 Petition Signatures in Support of Airman Forcibly Removed from Retirement Ceremony
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Family Research Council: Judge Displays Religious Animus Against Mississippians In Striking Down Religious Freedom Law
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Family Research Council Applauds Texas, officials from 10 other States for Standing up to Obama Administration's School Bathroom, Locker Room Directive
Religious Freedom in the Military
Family Research Council Statement on Rep. Maloney Amendment
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Title IX and Transgendered Students
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Obama Push for Schools to Allow Multi-Gendered Restrooms and Showers Strips Parental Authority and Local School Autonomy
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Family Research Council Commends NC Governor for Standing Up to DOJ's Bullying
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
DOJ Threatens North Carolina Unless State Agrees to Bathroom Mandate
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Family Research Council Ad Campaign Calls Out President Obama for Focusing on Bathrooms As National Security Threats Grow
Religious Freedom in the Military
Family Research Council Remains Hopeful in Pivotal Military Religious Freedom Case
Religious Freedom in the Military
Family Research Council to Attend Oral Argument in Key Military Religious Freedom Case
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Family Research Council Statement on Gov. McCrory's Executive Order on H.B. 2
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Pay-Pal Prefers Cuba to North Carolina
Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
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Domestic Religious Freedom
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Religious Freedom in the Public Square
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Religious Freedom & Sexuality
Stark Discrimination Against Faith-Based Adoption Agencies

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