Alaska Airlines violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws when it fired two Christian flight attendants who had spoken out against the Equality Act, a new federal lawsuit says.
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Southern Baptists Warn: Equality Act Would Have ‘Devastating’ Effect on Religious Liberty
SBC messengers passed a resolution Tuesday that warned of the effects of the Equality Act. The bill would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of protected classes for public places, education and employment.
Equality Act Is a 'Clear and Present Danger' to Religious Liberty, Ken Starr Says
In an interview with Christian Headlines, former solicitor general Ken Starr argued that the Equality Act would be a "clear and present" danger to freedom of conscience.
Stefanik’s Support for Equality Act Sparks Opposition from FRC: She 'Could Become a Problem'
Family Research Council, a prominent social-conservative organization, is opposing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s bid for a spot within House Republican leadership, pointing to her past support for the Equality Act and her less-than-perfect record on pro-life issues.
Disney among 400 U.S. Companies Backing Equality Act, which Experts Say Targets Religious Liberty
More than 400 U.S. companies have joined a coalition supporting the Equality Act, which Christian leaders have said will have a devastating impact on religious liberty.
Why Compromising with the Equality Act Falls Short
In light of the very real threat posed by the Equality Act, a number of Christians have offered compromise solutions, most notably the Fairness for All Act. FFA would carve out exemptions for churches and certain religious organizations, though it’s unclear which ones. It would not, however, protect the religious freedoms of private Christian citizens who are medical professionals, business owners, bakers, florists, photographers, and so on.
Opponents of the Equality Act Are like the KKK, Senator Says: They Used 'Religion as Their Weapon'
On Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) compared opponents of the Equality Act to members of the Ku Klux Klan, saying “we have to have limits” on what people can do in defense of religious liberty.
Equality Act Would Close or Punish ‘Thousands’ of Religious Organizations, Senators Told
Senators were told during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday that thousands of faith-based organizations would be closed or punished by the government if the Equality Act becomes law.
Equality Act Would Mean the 'Effective Death of Religious Liberty' In America, Mohler Warns
The Equality Act's impact on religious freedom has led many Christian leaders to oppose it. One of those is Albert Mohler, who writes in a new analysis in The Public Discourse that the Equality Act “represents the greatest present threat to religious liberty in the United States.”
FL Rep. Greg Steube Warns That the Equality Act Is Leading America 'In the Direction of the Evil One'
After Rep. Jerry Nadler of NY asserted that “God’s will is no concern of this Congress” during debates over the Equality Act on the House floor last week, Rep. Greg Steube from Florida issued a public response. In his response, Steube asserted that “If we're not on the shoulders of God as it talks about in scripture, then we're on the shoulders of somebody else that I don't care to be on the shoulders of."
