Religious Freedom

Religious Freedom Day and the “Separation of Church and State”

NC Family Staff | January 16, 2024
On this day in 1786, Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was adopted by the Virginia General Assembly. This statute greatly shaped the READ

The Surprising History Behind Some Christmas Traditions

NC Family Staff | December 23, 2023
The Christmas season is full of traditions, from decorating trees to kissing under the mistletoe. But why do all of these traditions exist, and READ

After Eight Years, Coach Kennedy Takes a Knee on High School Football Field

NC Family Staff | September 11, 2023
Last year, Coach Joseph Kennedy made national news when he won a major religious liberty case at the United States Supreme Court after a READ

N.C. General Assembly Still On “Summer Break”

NC Family Staff | July 28, 2023
As we’ve mentioned the last couple of weeks, the North Carolina General Assembly has been on break, only having pro forma sessions and not READ
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POV: “303 Creative: A Ruling for All Americans”

Jaden Grimes | July 24, 2023
Imagine being a creative professional in America who creates unique and expressive content that expresses your personal beliefs and worldview. You would sell that READ

The General Assembly’s Absence, Casino Gambling, and a Major Win for Religious Liberty

NC Family Staff | July 21, 2023
You are probably expecting one of our Weekly Update videos, looking forward to hear what John, Jere, and Sharon have to say about the READ
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SCOTUS “Groff Opinion” Another Win for Religious Liberty

NC Family Staff | July 17, 2023
In the last week of June, the United States Supreme Court issued a number of key opinions as its “2022 term” came to a READ

VIDEO | Planned Parenthood Lawsuit, Parental Rights, Transgender Procedures for Minors, “Medical” Marijuana, and the 303 Creative SCOTUS Case

NC Family Staff | June 30, 2023
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly READ
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SCOTUS Rules In Favor of Website Designer in Compelled Speech Case

NC Family Staff | June 30, 2023
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of website designer Lorie Smith and her right to freedom of speech in 303 Creative READ
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An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (Re-Air)

NC Family Staff | June 10, 2023
Since the North Carolina Legislature passed a major pro-life bill this spring, we have heard many myths about abortion and the so-called “dangers” of READ
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The New Focus for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission

NC Family Staff | June 3, 2023
The Southern Baptist Convention does some amazing work, both at a nationwide and local level. But what some may not know is that their READ
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Attacks on Churches Mean Attacks on Religious Liberty

NC Family Staff | May 6, 2023
Attacks against churches in the United States have been steadily rising over the past five years. According to a report from the Family Research READ

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