Faith Facts

• Two Christian organizations in Michigan have taken legal action to defend their pro-life mission from a new state law.
• The law requires coverage for abortion in employee insurance plans, challenging Biblical convictions on the sanctity of life.
• Legal advocates argue that the measure forces faith-based groups to compromise their deeply held beliefs.

Right to Life of Michigan and Pregnancy Resource Center have challenged a law they say compels them to hire individuals who do not affirm their values on human life. These organizations maintain that such requirements undermine their mission to protect unborn children.

The law extends employment protections to those who support abortion, making it difficult for pro-life groups to maintain staff united in their cause. It also obligates employers to provide abortion coverage if they offer pregnancy coverage, going against Christian teachings on life and morality.

“Michigan’s law thus requires them to recruit and hire those with pro-abortion views, restricts these groups from explaining their pro-life requirements to applicants, and requires these groups to offer abortion coverage in their insurance plans because they generally offer insurance to their employees,” claims the lawsuit.

“The First Amendment protects Right to Life’s and PRC’s First Amendment freedoms to join with others to further a common cause and to refrain from participating in activities that contradict their beliefs. Michigan’s law infringes on these bedrock freedoms. For that reason, it is unconstitutional as applied here.”

The Alliance Defending Freedom is representing the pro-life groups as they seek to preserve the freedom to live out their mission. Senior Counsel Bryan Neihart emphasized, “Pro-life groups should be free to share the message of hope and joy with women and families experiencing a difficult season through employees who share their common goal.”

Pro-life Christians across the nation are called to stand for faith, family, and freedom in the face of laws that threaten Biblical convictions.

Full article at The Christian Post

Faith Facts

• Scottish families gathered outside Holyrood to oppose legislation threatening educational freedom.
• Proposed amendments may increase regulation for home educators, concerning many Christian families.
• Parents stress the importance of their God-given responsibility in guiding their children’s education.

Men and women of faith in Scotland stood together, voicing concerns over government overreach into family life through proposed education laws. Christian education group Unite for Education organized the rally, emphasizing the need to protect parental authority rooted in biblical principles.

Amendments introduced by Green MSP Ross Greer echo regulations debated at Westminster and would give more power to local authorities, reducing parental control. Families are particularly concerned about the impact on children with special educational needs.

The Labour government has softened some bill requirements, but a Conservative-backed change would allow officials to determine what is in a child’s best interest, a role biblically entrusted to parents. Families of children with disabilities fear negative consequences under this amendment.

“This rally is not the end, it is the beginning of something in Scotland. Parents are not anti‑school. They are concerned. Concerns about what is being taught, rising violence, identity confusion, and the increasing struggles facing young people, including mental health and suicide cannot be ignored. It is time for change, and together we can make that change.”

Unite for Education plans to formally present their concerns to the Scottish government, standing strong for faith, family values, and true freedom.

Stand with Scottish parents and families who value Christian principles by learning more about this important issue.

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Faith Facts

• Leading faith groups in Britain have united to voice serious concerns about a proposed official definition of “Islamophobia” by the government.
• The groups argue the change to term “anti-Muslim hostility” could threaten religious equality and restrict free expression.
• Christian, Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu representatives all signed a letter urging the government to abandon its plan.

Faith leaders in the United Kingdom have spoken with one voice in defense of freedom and fairness, questioning a new government proposal concerning the definition of Islamophobia. They warn that privileging one faith over others undermines the balance cherished in a free society.

The proposed shift to “anti-Muslim hostility” prompted concerns that such language could be used to silence legitimate discussion or critique of religious beliefs.

“You have previously said that you will not accept any definition which restricts freedom of expression … However, the definition as it stands threatens to do just that.”

Leaders highlight that vague terms may lead to the suppression of truth and open dialogue—essential pillars for a healthy and just community.

“While the definition would be ‘non-statutory’, it would in practice be widely adopted across the public and private sector. Indeed the definition would appear to be pointless if this were not the case. We urge you to abandon this proposal,” the letter reads.

Christian Concern’s Tim Dieppe warns that singling out Islam for special legal protection may itself breach equality laws and discriminate against other faith communities.

“What the proposed definition of anti-Muslim hostility does is it goes beyond the law in giving Islam and Muslims special protection. In doing so it could constitute ‘unlawful discrimination towards members of other faith groups.’”

Evangelical leader David Robertson added a warning that preaching Christ and biblical truth must never be mislabeled as hatred.

“I can see a day coming in the not-too-distant future when … writers like me will be prosecuted under the Islamophobia blasphemy law for spreading hate against Muslims. But preaching Christ and his word is not hatred, nor is it any kind of phobia. It is Christian love,” he said.

Biblical foundations call us to stand boldly for the right to speak truth in love—defending freedom and honoring God’s design for justice and equality in society.

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