Citizen Impact is working with members of the Ways & Means Committee to update Georgia’s law regarding the taxation of church vehicles. Historically, churches have been exempt from vehicle ad valorem taxes, but when the ad valorem tax law was changed a few years ago churches were not exempted.… Read the rest
Faith & Freedom Coalition has done a great job preparing non-partisan voter guides which you can use in your church. Click here for a printable PDF version that includes Georgia’s Senate race. Other states are available here.
To find you voter information, like your polling place, and even get a sample ballot, click here (you must log in to see this information).… Read the rest
Religious freedoms are eroding at a fast pace and people of faith need to be equipped. Most want to do something, but don’t know what to do or where to get reliable information. This seminar is for you!
In addition to “regular” citizens, pastors and ministry leaders (Christian school principals, Christian college administrators, and directors of Christian ministries) will also benefit hearing from speakers like Attorney Matt Sharp with Alliance Defending Freedom.… Read the rest
Don’t miss the We Stand with God Rally on Friday, April 22, from 11:00-1:00 at Liberty Plaza next to the state capitol in Atlanta. Join thousands of people of faith to stand for God and His Word. Speakers for the Georgia Rally include Congressman Jody Hice, GA Senator Josh McKoon, Dr.… Read the rest
On March 16, 2016 the Georgia House of Representatives amended the Senate version of HB 757 sending back to the Senate a broad-based religious freedom bill which protects all Georgians from unnecessary government coercion. The current version of HB 757, which passed both the House and Senate, includes the language of the 1993 federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.… Read the rest
I included a blog post below to help clarify the differences in the current version of the Pastor Protection Act/First Amendment Defense Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
This post is a summary after Crossover Day (Day 30 of 40), which is when bills must cross over to the other legislative body (House or Senate) to stay “alive” for the remaining days of the session.… Read the rest
As a result of the Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage, would you have government coerce uniformity of opinion, speech, and action, by force, or do you believe that individuals along with their organizations should have the freedom to choose how to respond?… Read the rest
There are a number of religious freedom bills now in the Georgia General Assembly. The Religious Freedom Restoration (RFRA) has been introduced in three separate bills, all of which are fine, but can lead to some confusion. To help clarify, here is the status of four:
SB 129 Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act introduced by Sen.… Read the rest
There are a number of religious freedom bills now in the Georgia General Assembly. The Religious Freedom Restoration (RFRA) has been introduced in three separate bills, all of which are fine, but can lead to some confusion. To help clarify, here is the status of four:
SB 129 Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act introduced by Sen.… Read the rest
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