The last day of the 2018 Legislative Session is March 29th. SB 375 needs to be voted out of the House Judiciary Committee and voted for on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives! Please contact these state leaders and ask them to give their support for the passage of SB 375, the Keep […]
So far the Georgia General Assembly passed an adoption overhaul bill without religious freedom protection for faith based adoption and foster care agencies. This past week a new bill was heard in a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary that added religious freedom protection for faith based adoption and foster care agencies. The bill, known as […]
On Jan. 25 a new video was released to show that the Religious liberty battle is long way from being over in Georgia. This video is found on the website www.supportrfra.com, a neutral website designed to engage not only Georgia Baptists, but also others across the state. Please share the website and video with your fellow […]
Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director J. Robert White became the latest to urge greater involvement supporting legislation to protect religious freedom in the Peach State. In a message Thursday, Jan. 25, White encouraged pastors and ministry leaders to provide a clearer understanding about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). One way to do that, […]
The Executive Committee of the Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia, DBA Georgia Mission Board, met at the Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center on March 16, 2016. In support of Mike Griffin, and the work he is doing for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Mike Stone, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Pastor of […]
Georgia Baptist Mission Board Statement on Open Letter to Pastors – Georgia Religious Freedom Being ‘Held in The Balance.’ On March 4th, 2016, a letter was published online in The Christian Index titled, Georgia Religious Freedom Being ‘Held in The Balance’. In this article, the author Mike Griffin, referenced events in German history that were taken out of […]
First Amendment Defense Act: The first question is this: Would you have government coerce uniformity of opinion, speech, and action regarding Obergefell v. Hodges by force or do you believe that individuals along with their organizations should have the freedom to choose how to respond? Put another way, do you believe government has the rightful […]
The Religious Liberty Protection Chart provides a breakdown on HB 757 as passed by the House, HB 757 as passed by the Senate, and RFRA. Download a Religious Liberty Protection Chart. Religious Freedom In Regards to Marriage Immediate priority needs to be given to protect religious freedom of all Georgians to act in accordance with […]
Pastor Memorandum: The federal First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) was introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) (S 1598) and Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) (HR 2802), and is co-sponsored by every member of Georgia’s Republican delegation in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. It was introduced as a measured response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s […]
The Religious Liberty Bulletin Insert provides explanation about the purpose of HB 757 — to protect ALL Georgians’ religious liberty. The insert contains an action plan for Georgia Baptists to show their support of this important bill. Download the Religious Liberty Bulletin Insert. About HB 757 Religious officials shall not be required to perform marriage […]
Dr. White’s Statement on passage of HB 757: On behalf of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, I would like to say thank you to Senator Greg Kirk, the Georgia Senate and Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle for their leadership in passing House Bill 757 known as the Pastor Protection Act. We are very thankful that HB 757 […]
Georgia HB-837 (The Religious Freedom Restoration Act) makes it clear that the First Amendment Freedom of Religion will enjoy the same level of first class legal protection in Georgia that the other First Amendment rights of speech, press, and assembly currently enjoy. Look at this graph showing the First Amendment inequality in Georgia: How the […]
Opponents of a Religious Freedom Bill are woefully misinformed on the clear existence of religious discrimination in Georgia. People of faith in Georgia have experienced case after case of blatant disregard for their dignity and religious freedom throughout Georgia. Here are 14 examples of recent religious liberty discrimination in Georgia. Download PDF At a House […]
RFRA was written to protect the religious freedom, specifically from it being impacted by laws or policies that may be neutral on their face, yet have negative repercussions on religious liberty. Download Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) FACT SHEET. Summary: H.R.1308 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 – Prohibits any agency, […]
Download Ways to Make Your Voice Count, a six-point guide to voicing your opinion on pieces of legislation. This document specifically mentions the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) and how you can be involved. Make Your Voice Count Summary: H.R.1308 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Religious Freedom Restoration Act […]