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Apr 20, 2021 · April 20, 2021. Church Law. 0. 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.
Sep 1, 2021 · The Equality Act contains some good aspects, but there are even more negative elements. In addition to stripping away protection that religious institutions enjoy from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the bill would deal a catastrophic blow to women’s rights.
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- 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-...
The Equality Act protects and advances religious liberty. The Equality Act would benefit many religious people and would not undermine exist- ing religious exemptions in the amended civil rights ...
Apr 9, 2021 · Equality Act: Combating Christians and coercing churches. By Robert G. Marshall ( bio - articles - email ) | Apr 09, 2021. The so-called Equality Act, HR 5, pushed by President...
AN ACT. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. March 2 (legislative day, March 1), 2021. Read the first time. March 2, 2021. Read the second time and placed on the calendar. Text for H.R.5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Equality Act.
Jun 25, 2021 · June 25, 2021. FACT SHEET: The Equality Act Will Provide Long Overdue Civil Rights Protections for Millions of Americans. Briefing Room. Statements and Releases. Freedom and equality are...
