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FIRST LOOK

From Threats of Eviction to Crippling Fines, the Assault
on Churches Continues in the Golden State

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In California, opponents of freedom are seizing this crisis to shut
down churches and to keep people of faith subdued as second-class
citizens. A number of churches have been blistered with outrageous
fines, while John MacArthur's church has been threatened with
eviction.

Marlee Tomlinson, Contributing Writers * 5 min read


A WEAPON AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH?

Opponents of Freedom Use COVID to Attack and Destroy
the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

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After months of repeated assaults, the agenda of secular
opponents is clear: to keep churches shut down indefinitely and
stop people of faith from worshipping freely. Now, they've set
their sights on dismantling one of the foremost federal protections
of our First Freedom: the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Jorge Gomez, Senior Writer * 5 min read


THE ORIGINS OF "FREE EXERCISE"

Religious Freedom Before the First Amendment: The Catholics
of Maryland

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In this second article of our special series, we explore how the
Catholics who founded the colony of Maryland became the first
to enact a law referring to the "free exercise" of religion, the
same language that James Madison would later use in
drafting the First Amendment.

Andrew Graham, Executive Director for Policy and Education
& Senior Fellow * 11 min read


$100,000 CHALLENGE GRANT

Constitution Day & NTX Giving Day: Two Essential Reasons to
Celebrate & Support Religious Liberty

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2020's "Double Anniversary" of Constitution Day and NTX
Giving Day is the perfect opportunity to support First Liberty's
efforts to keep leading--and winning--the national fight to
protect America's first freedom. Plus, a newly-announced
$100,000 Challenge Grant will double your gift's financial impact.

Sydney Swift, Contributing Writer * 1 min read + video




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