Franklin Man Arrested At Pride Festival For Praying Sues City For Deprivation Of Religious Liberties

A Lawsuit Filed By A Franklin Man Alleges That His Arrest And Removal From The Franklin Pride Festival Was Prompted By His Religious Views Concerning Marriage And Sexuality, And Not From Any Violation Of The Law, Or Code Of Conduct Established By The Organizers Of The Event.

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The New Speaker Of OUR House – A Ray Or A “Mike” Of Hope?

While We Can’t Rush To Judgment, I’ll Have To Say, Up Front, That This Could Be Another Break In The Clouds That Have Formed Over Our Republic. My Thoughts On Learning About Our New Speaker, Feel A Bit Like What I Experienced When I Learned Of The “Instant Revival” Which Spread Around The World, From That Small Kentucky University In Feb., 2023. Mike Johnson’s Candidacy For Speaker Seemed To Come Out Of Nowhere, Too. If He Holds True To His Beliefs And History, He Will Be Exactly What We Need.

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Foster Family Is Denied Newborn Over Religious Convictions Even As State Struggles To Find Enough Homes For Children

An Approved Foster Family In Tennessee Was Recently Denied Placement Of A Newborn In Their Home Due To A State Law That The Foster Parents Say Discriminates Against Their Religious Beliefs. This Despite The Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services Struggling To Find Enough Homes For Children In Their Care. The Agency Will Not Place Children Under The Age Of 18 Months With This Qualified Family Unless They Abandon Their Religious Convictions Regarding Vaccinations.

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Pentagon Lifts Vaccine Mandate For U.S. Service Members

The Department Of Defense Has Officially Lifted The Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate For U.S. Service Members. While The Mandate Is Lifted, Congress’ Action Did Not Reinstate Those Discharged For Refusing To Take The Vaccine.

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Amendments Added To Protect Religious Freedoms In ‘Respect For Marriage’ Act

An Earlier Version Of The Bill That Passed The Senate Did Not Include Provisions Protecting Religious Freedom But Amendments Were Added That Acknowledge Traditional Beliefs About Marriage As Being Reasonable And Deserving Respect.

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TN Senators Vote Against Gay Marriage Act in Attempt to Protect Religious Freedoms

Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn And Bill Hagerty Voted Against The Respect For Marriage Act On Tuesday, Saying That The Current Version Does Not Provide Protection Of Religious Liberty For Tennessee Residents.

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U.S. Senate Advances Bill To Codify Same-Sex Marriage Protections

The U.S. Senate Voted Wednesday To End Debate On Legislation To Codify Same-Sex Marriage Protections. The Procedural Action Does Not Fully Pass The Bill Out Of The Senate, But Sets It Up For Likely Passage Later This Week With A Possible Vote Thursday.

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Tennessee Religious Leaders Invited To “Awakening The Voice Of Truth” Event In Nashville

Our Hope Is That This One-Day Conference Will Be A Time Of Fellowship And Preparation As Our Distinguished Panel Of Speakers Helps Equip You To Serve Your Congregation More Effectively.

I, Along With Dr. Raleigh Washington (President, Awakening The Voice Of Truth), Brad Dacus (Founder, Pacific Justice Institute), And Others Will Share Our Expertise And Insight In The Areas Of Religious Liberty, Education, Culture, The Law, And Much More.

Our Goal Is To Help You Understand The Challenges Tennesseans Are Facing And Give Vital Tools To Successfully Confront Those Challenges With Confidence. These Highly Experienced Men And Women Will Share Their Insights And Assessments Of Current Events, And You’ll Also Have An Opportunity To Ask Questions And Dialogue With The Panel.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Says Country Is Seeing Growing Hostility To Religious Freedom

Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Said There’s A “Growing Hostility To Religion” In A Keynote Address He Gave Highlighting The Unique Protection Of Religion In The U.S. Constitution.

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