Scott Blakeman

Would it make sense to hire a known alcoholic to run Alcoholics Anonymous support groups? Or what about if Planned Parenthood was forced to hire a prominent pro-life lobbyist to lead its advocacy efforts?

Take a moment and think about the ways you've used your "speech" today. Have you had an in-person conversation with a family member or colleague? Written and sent an email? What about a text message? Perhaps you’re a pastor and you’re writing your sermon for Sunday?

The story of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is a story of God’s faithfulness, goodness, grace, and provision. And it’s also a shining example of how God works through people open to His calling.

We continue this month with our “A Vision for Freedom” series, highlighting ADF’s “Generational Wins” initiative. Generational Wins are significant legal and cultural victories, rooted in the truth of Scripture, that can change the trajectory of law and culture for decades. Generational Wins encapsulate five strategic goals that, with God’s help, will make a lasting impact on our country now and in the future. Click here to read about the Generational Wins we’re working to achieve together.

In general, parents are best positioned to protect their children’s health and welfare. But not everyone agrees with that. Parental rights, the natural, God-given rights parents have to guide the upbringing, care, and education of their children are being challenged. In today’s culture, we can’t take these rights for granted, especially since some school administrators are intentionally keeping parents in the dark about the indoctrination taking place on their children at school.

“Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine!” That’s a line from the popular children’s song “This Little Light of Mine,” which has been sung by countless children, in many different languages, all across the globe. But what does a line from a children’s song have to do with religious freedom? Quite a lot, actually. The famous line is derived from a portion of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus tells His followers: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Letting your light shine before others, in both public and private spheres, is greatly benefitted when the government respects our right to express and practice our religion. This is at the heart of our Generational Win to see religious freedom prevail. At ADF, we’re working to restore religious freedom as a fundamental right that benefits all Americans. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this sentiment.

What would you do if the government gave your ministry this ultimatum: Compromise on your religious beliefs or face punishment? Unfortunately, this isn't hypothetical for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and its school, Sacred Heart Academy.

Roe v. Wade is no longer the law of the land when it comes to abortion policy. Praise God! The Supreme Court has reversed nearly five decades of unconstitutional legal precedent and affirmed that there is no constitutional right to end a child’s life in the womb. States may now protect the unborn! What happens next?

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious schools from a government program in which they are otherwise qualified.

On December 8th, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in an important case involving religious freedom and school choice. The Court decided to hear the case, Carson v. Makin, after a District Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals both ruled against parents in Maine who want to apply funds from a state tuition program to tuition at religious schools.

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

The free exercise of religion matters, especially during a pandemic. It’s nice to know that a majority on the U.S. Supreme Court agree.

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

January 22, 1973, marked a dark day in our country’s history. On that day nearly 50 years ago, the Supreme Court handed down its infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.