One early morning, I walked into the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee and scroll through the news. The TV blared in the background with stories like: “Pastors in Houston Texas have been issued subpoenas demanding they hand over any sermons dealing with homosexuality, gender identity, or anything about the city’s first openly gay
From playgrounds to wedding cakes to something called the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act,” religious freedom has been winning lately in the courts. Stuart Shepard asks Ashley Shaw, Kansas Family Voice’s new legal expert, to explain the nuances of these court actions and how they impact Christians across America.
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
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
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
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 –
by Jerry Cox, president of Family Council of Arkansas Kansas Family Voice is proud to work alongside Family Council of Arkansas. They are part of our alliance of 40 state-based family organizations. For more information, or to find one in your state, go to familypolicyalliance.com. The other day as I was reviewing a slate of bills
Sometimes, before you can build, you have to clear out what’s in that spot. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shows you a little construction project he’s been watching. What you may not realize is that you happen to be the contractor on this job.
The Alaska Legislature has voted not to confirm Drew Phoenix, a woman who identifies as a man, to the state Human Rights Commission. Phoenix, who has worked for the American Civil Liberties Union, created a conundrum for many lawmakers who worried the appointment would lead to a conflict of interest. “When you’re an advocate, you’re
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