Hawaii Rabbi Harassed for Hosting Religious Gatherings at Home;Church Services Banned at the Barn;Minnesota Moms Will Get to Choose What Their Kids Learn in School;City Drops Criminal Charges Against Pastor Who Kept the Church Open

 

Hawaii Rabbi Harassed for Hosting Religious  Gatherings at Home Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky lives on the Big Island of Hawaii. He’s facing more than $40,000 in zoning fines. County officials are penalizing him for hosting religious gatherings at home. Persecution in Paradise? »     Church Services Banned at the Barn A New Hampshire town won’t let Pastor Howard Kaloogian use his barn for small religious services. But they have no problem with weddings, events or even political rallies. That’s religious discrimination—and it’s illegal. Officials Don’t Believe in Showing Grace »   Minnesota Moms Will Get to Choose What Their  Kids Learn in School Wow, what a difference your donation makes! This week, we won for several Minnesota moms who want to raise their kids consistent with their faith. They’ll be able to opt their children out of sexually based materials being taught in school. Giving Freedom Back to Families »   City Drops Criminal Charges Against Pastor  Who Kept the Church Open Thanks for supporting Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church. Our lawyers got the criminal charges against him dropped! This is a critical first step. But the legal fight in Bryan, Ohio is not over yet. Can This Pastor Still Count on You? »   When George Washington Stepped Down,  Democracy Stepped Up It’s not a national holiday that comes with a three-day weekend, but the day George Washington stepped down as President marked a major milestone in America. President Sets a Precedent »     GET LEGAL HELP GIVE Sent by First Liberty Institute 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1600 • Plano, TX 75075 • 972-941-4444 View Online