Articles on Religious Freedom
Here are a collection of articles you can use to prompt classroom discussions and inform others.
Eleven Religious Liberties in Public Schools
A brief summary for students and teachers.
What You Need to Know about Religious Freedom
In recent years, government actions have encroached on religious freedom. New policies force many Americans to violate their core beliefs on important issues like life, human sexuality, and marriage. It is particularly important now to regain an understanding of why religious freedom matters to all Americans and to be equipped to speak about questions like [READ MORE…]
The Free Speech and Academic Freedom of Teachers in Public Schools
This memorandum, written by Alliance Defending Freedom, analyzes the free speech and academic freedom protections of public school teachers both inside and outside the classroom. [Download document]
Encouraging a Moral Conscience in Students
Every educator wants students to act virtuously. Virtuous behavior goes beyond merely proper behavior. A student can conform to rules of conduct out of fear of punishment rather than from a sense of right and wrong. Acting virtuously arises from a moral conscience which prompts the actions. [READ MORE…]
What in the World is Religious Freedom?
Religious freedom is important for everyone, everywhere. Why? Because religion is important for everyone, everywhere. Human beings are innately religious. Our nature impels us to seek answers to profound questions about ultimate things. If we are not free to pursue those answers, and to live according to the truths we discover, we cannot live a fully human life. [https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/what-in-the-world-is-religious-freedom]