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7 Reasons Churches Should Have an Attorney

Acquiring an attorney to help your ministry may be the last item on your to-do list as a church. Or it may not be on your list at all. With the typical...

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5 Guidelines for Creating a Church Facility Use Policy

Churches have the authority to determine how their facilities are used. After all, these facilities are private property. Let's consider a church's...

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How Houston Pastors Successfully Stood Up for Their Constitutional Rights

Imagine if you had escaped government oppression in search of freedom and safety for your family in a new country

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Why Free Speech Is Especially Critical to the Church

What exactly is freedom of speech and why is it important?

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Church Autonomy: What It Is and Why It’s Important

A church or house of worship needs to maintain independence from government control in certain fundamental ways.

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Washington State Treats Churches Worse Than Breweries and Cannabis Retailers

ADF defends religious freedom amid COVID-19 as some officials overstep, treating churches unfairly compared to secular businesses. Fighting for equal treatment in Washington and beyond.

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The Supreme Court Halted Unfair COVID Restrictions in NY—That’s Good News for Calvary Chapel

U.S. Supreme Court halts New York's discriminatory COVID-19 restrictions on churches, a win for religious freedom. ADF fights similar battles for churches like Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley.

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3 Secular Gatherings That Nevada Has Treated Better Than Religious Gatherings

Proponents claim these bills would promote tolerance and inclusion. In reality, they would open the door to government-mandated discrimination, inequality, and coercion.

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Can Churches Be Treated Worse Than Casinos? We Asked the Supreme Court to Weigh In

Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley fights for religious freedom in Nevada, challenging the state's double standard that allows casinos to open at 50% capacity while restricting church services to 50.

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California Is Forcing Churches to Pay for Abortions. Here’s What We’re Doing About It Today

California mandates Skyline Wesleyan Church to fund abortions, challenging Pastor Lisa Amann's faith. ADF fights for religious freedom in court.

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