Religious Freedom

We believe in religious freedom not only to practice in our homes, but in the public square, the workplace, as well.

Legislation:

(2015) SB-0004  Religious Rights
Senator Mike Shirkey introduced a bill to the Michigan Senate which restores the protection of an individual's religious beliefs against discriminatory actions from the Federal Government.
Summary of SB 0004

(2015) HR-2802  First Amendment Defense Act
The First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) HR2802 is a bill that, if made law, will protect       individuals and organizations from governmental penalties because of their religious convictions Read support for the bill here at AFA


Gov. Snyder against Religious Freedom Act
Posted April 9, 2015

Gov. Rick Snyder says he would veto a proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act unless it included "anti-discrimination protection to gays."

Issue:
Gov. Snyder made this statement in the midst of the uproar in Indiana and Arkansas over their religious freedom bills. Michigan's religious liberty bill won approval in the House in December, but died in the Senate. It was reintroduced in January and is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Various forms of religious freedom laws, currently in 20 states, basically allow individuals to deny goods or services if it would cause them to violate their religious beliefs.

Comments / Action:
Continue to pray for Gov. Snyder, as well as all Michigan legislatures. Let them know your views on religious freedom.