In 1789, James Madison, who later became the fourth president of the United States, introduced 12 amendments to the First Congress, 10 of which would become the “Bill of Rights.” These amendments, defined in the Magna Carta, contain rights considered fundamental to America’s peace, liberties, and prosperity. The First Amendment provides that Congress cannot make laws respecting any religious establishments or prohibiting its free exercise. Likewise, it protects freedom of speech, the press, Continue Reading
Will Our Faith Liberties Be Preserved in America? {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Earlier in March, when Gov. Nathan Deal was asked about Georgia’s Free Exercise Protection Act, vetoed by his office this past Monday, he commented that he would not approve any legislation which “allows discrimination in our state in order to protect people of faith.” Citing Jesus and the Gospels, the Baptist governor urged fellow Republicans to take a deep breath and “recognize that the world is changing around us.” The debate has earned national attention as multi-billion dollar companies Continue Reading
