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Equality Act would meaningfully expand civil rights protections for many Americans and advance equal treatment for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and people of color. The concrete...
- Religious Freedom Court Rulings in 2020
- What Is The Equality Act?
- How Will The Equality Act Impact Christian Organizations?
- Update Governing and Organizational Documents
- Consider Adding Religious Freedom Protection Coverage
Before addressing the status and potential impact of the Equality Act presently being considered by Congress, it’s important to note that 2020 saw a few new and generally positive developments in the area of religious freedom. The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious institutions in several cases. For example, in Our Lady of Guad...
The Equality Act is a comprehensive federal bill that has been introduced in prior sessions of Congress, and was reintroduced on February 18, 2021 as H.R. 5. Although this bill is not yet law, President Biden has made passing the Act a top priority. As of March 2021, the Equality Act had been approved by the House of Representatives but had not yet...
Depending on the sincerely-held beliefs of faith-based institutions, the Equality Act could create various challenges, pitting the anti-discrimination purpose of the Equality Act against federal First Amendment protections related to the free exercise of religion. If enacted, there is likely to be litigation regarding provisions in the Equality Act...
To prepare for potential future challenges to religious freedom, it is important for religious institutions to document their sincerely held religious beliefs in writing to be able to reference them if challenged. Below are some suggestions designed to accomplish this goal: 1. Include a purpose statement in governing documents (i.e. bylaws and/or c...
In light of changing religious, legal, and cultural trends, Christian organizations are encouraged to add religious freedom protection coverage to their property/liability insurance policy. Brotherhood Mutual offers broad Religious Freedom Protection Coverage that provides innovative protection to religious institutions in relation to their belief-...
Jun 25, 2021 · The Equality Act will help protect LGBTQ+ Americans who continue to report facing discrimination. Studies show that majority of LGBTQ+ Americans say they have personally experienced...
Apr 20, 2021 · On February 25, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
On February 25th, 2021, the Equality Act passed through the House of Representatives with a 224-206 vote. One week later, it made its way to the Senate where it currently sits. If passed through the Senate, this bill could have implications that would affect churches and religious organizations.
Jun 11, 2021 · Conservative people of faith have decried the Equality Act’s potential impact on faith-based colleges, charities and other organizations, and they’re also sounding alarms about how the bill’s approach to business regulations could lead to a surge in lawsuits against churches.
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Jul 5, 2022 · The Equality Act Maintains the Respectful Relationship Between Equality and Religious Liberty. Some who oppose the Equality Act warn that it threatens religious organizations. This fear is misplaced.
