Religious freedom is the First Amendment principle enshrining the freedom to practice religion in teaching, worship and public life. However, the interpretation of this amendment is where battles are being fought. Your child’s classroom is one place that fight is playing out. Religious freedom in our educational system has been under attack for years, often
The fight for life has experienced great success in recent years. Surveys show more Americans are pro-life than at any point since Roe v. Wade, pro-life policies are advancing at the state level across the country – led by Kansas – and a pro-life majority on the U.S. Supreme Court is within reach. Credit for
by Stuart Shepard Here’s what surprised me most: The sheer number of people on social media who found it impossible to write “It’s wrong to shoot members of Congress” – without adding – “but…” I was scanning the reaction to the news this week that a gunman targeted a baseball field full of Republican lawmakers practicing
Texas Values is one of 40 state allies that Kansas Family Voice is proud to work alongside. Legislation designed to allow faith-based foster homes and adoption agencies to keep operating according to their faith-based principles (HB 3859) was signed today by Gov. Greg Abbott. The new law, called the Freedom to Serve Children Act, protects
When your state legislature is flooded with bills, how do you discern which are worthy of your support? Eric Teetsel, president of Kansas Family Voice of Kansas, shares from personal experience how he makes that sometimes difficult decision. His insights are true for every state in the country. Learn more about Kansas Family Voice of
There are three key communities that will create lasting faith-based change in our state and nation: the Church, business and legislative communities. Last week, I spoke about the Church and issued a challenge to church leaders and congregants about speaking and engaging in political issues. This week, I’m addressing those in the business community. Businesses
This week, I was invited to talk to community groups in Wichita, Overland Park and Olathe about the work of the Kansas Family Voice of Kansas. It’s the best part of my job. The women and men who are part of these groups are special. They come from all walks of life to meetings at
A Montana court says the state cannot exclude private, religious schools from a state education tax credit. Jeff Laszloffy, president of Montana Family Foundation, explains why it’s a good decision for families as well as Christian schools. And what other states can learn from the legislation. Learn more about Montana Family Foundation.
The church in America is worried; worried about engaging in politics. Some congregants may believe that speaking about politics from the pulpit is not entirely appropriate. Further, there is often the concern of pastors that their church may lose its nonprofit status or perhaps lose financial support. So, this week I present a challenge –
We have good news to share with you from the legislature this week and an update on one of our dear allies in the fight for life. The Senate passed one of the Kansas Family Voice of Kansas’ priorities 25-15, The Disclose Act (SB 83). This is an update to an existing statute that
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