Religion and government
How government protects the practice of religion and people of faith from discrimination, and how far it may promote or accommodate religion in schools and public life.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans20 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Protect religious freedom
16 members“During the pandemic, politicians trampled on our right to worship. This must never happen again. Michael Alfonso will hold the line on religious liberty and block government overreach.”View on their website ↗
“Defend Religious Liberty”View on their website ↗
“Protect religious liberty for everyone”View on their website ↗
“I support the Do No Harm Act (H.R. 1954/S. 894), which protects people's sincerely held religious beliefs while making clear that those beliefs cannot be used to override another person's basic liberties.”View on their website ↗
“Preserve and protect our constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of worship, and the right to bear arms.”View on their website ↗
“He voted for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and he’s pro-life.”View on their website ↗
“Charlie believes in protecting religious liberty, defending the rights of parents, supporting the sanctity of human life, and preserving the freedom of Americans to live and worship according to their faith.”View on their website ↗
“My commitment is simple: to bring faith-inspired courage into policymaking while fully honoring the constitutional promise of religious freedom for all.”View on their website ↗
“PROTECT FAITH, FAMILY, AND THE CONSTITUTION”View on their website ↗
“He refused to enforce mandates he believed violated constitutional rights and has remained a steadfast defender of free speech, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, and personal freedom.”View on their website ↗
“Support the Do No Harm Act, which would restore the original intent of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protecting religious freedom without causing harm to LGBTQ+ individuals and other minorities.”View on their website ↗
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“Trever supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, secure borders, and the protection of constitutional freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Austin will always stand up for every American’s right to practice their faith freely.”View on their website ↗
“He will fiercely defend the First Amendment and protect the freedom of speech so citizens can think, worship, and speak freely without fear of government persecution.”View on their website ↗
“From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.”View on their website ↗
“Protect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.”View on their website ↗
“Protect Religious Liberty”View on their website ↗
“Strong families, shared values, and individual freedoms are the foundation of a strong country. I’ll defend our constitutional rights, parental rights, religious liberty, and the conservative values that hold our nation and community together.”View on their website ↗
“Protect religious liberty”View on their website ↗
“Protect the unborn, safeguard religious liberty, and fight against Cultural Marxism.”View on their website ↗
Protect people from religious discrimination and hate
3 members“Proteger a las minorías religiosas contra la discriminación
En todo Estados Unidos, las personas son blanco de discriminación por individuos llenos de odio y funcionarios públicos simplemente por sus creencias religiosas. El aumento del antisemitismo, el odio antimusulmán y los ataques contra las minorías religiosas en general es inaceptable. Usaré mi plataforma y el poder de mi cargo para luchar contra todas las formas de intolerancia y prejuicio.”View on their website ↗“Defend people of faith from government overreach and anti-religious discrimination.”View on their website ↗
“A graduate of UT Austin and Stanford Law School, he has built a legal career challenging progressive policies, including vaccine mandates, DEI initiatives, and religious discrimination.”View on their website ↗
“After his military service, Jace became a constitutional lawyer, taking on religious discrimination, challenging the misuse of taxpayer dollars for abortion travel, and going up against the Air Force brass twice to defend his own First Amendment rights amidst COVID-19 vaccine mandates and woke DEI policies.”View on their website ↗
Keep religion from being used to justify harm to others
3 members“Religious freedom is a fundamental American right, but it shouldn't be used as a license to take away someone else's rights or access to care.”View on their website ↗
“I support the Do No Harm Act (H.R. 1954/S. 894), which protects people's sincerely held religious beliefs while making clear that those beliefs cannot be used to override another person's basic liberties.”View on their website ↗
“I reject the use of religion to: Control personal choices Exclude or marginalize communities Undermine democracy Justify inequality or harm”View on their website ↗
“My faith informs my values--but it does not dictate anyone else's beliefs. In a pluralistic democracy, faith should never be used as a weapon, a wedge, or a tool for proselytizing.”View on their website ↗
“Support the Do No Harm Act, which would restore the original intent of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protecting religious freedom without causing harm to LGBTQ+ individuals and other minorities.”View on their website ↗
Keep church and state separate
1 member“I will also repel efforts to force religion into public schools — because while faith is deeply important to me personally, our Constitution makes it clear that church and state must remain separate.”View on their website ↗
Keep religious symbols and expression in public life
1 member“Faith belongs in public life—not under attack.”View on their website ↗
Protect conscience rights of health workers and faith-based groups
1 member“I am proudly pro-life and I believe it is our moral responsibility to defend the sanctity of life. That includes banning late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers and protecting women by promoting adoption and support for expectant mothers. We must also protect the conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organizations that object to participating in abortions.”View on their website ↗
Raised the issue without a specific call
1 member“I believe the strength of every faith community depends upon religious freedom: the freedom to practice one’s religion, another religion, or none at all.”View on their website ↗
“I believe faith is strongest when it's chosen freely and a healthy separation between church and state protects both democracy and the sacred.”View on their website ↗
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