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.

Protect religious freedom

5 members
Victoria Broderick
House · TN-4 · Democrat
“Protect religious liberty for everyone”
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“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.”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“I believe in the freedom of speech, the freedom of assembly, the freedom of and from religion, and the freedom of self-expression.”
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Frederick Haynes III
House · TX-30 · Democrat
“My commitment is simple: to bring faith-inspired courage into policymaking while fully honoring the constitutional promise of religious freedom for all.”
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Micah Lasher
House · NY-12 · Democrat
“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.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”
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Keep religion from being used to justify harm to others

4 members
Victoria Broderick
House · TN-4 · Democrat
“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.”
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“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.”
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Frederick Haynes III
House · TX-30 · Democrat
“I reject the use of religion to: Control personal choices Exclude or marginalize communities Undermine democracy Justify inequality or harm”
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“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.”
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Micah Lasher
House · NY-12 · Democrat
“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.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”
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Protect people from religious discrimination and hate

2 members
Adam Hamawy
House · NJ-12 · Democrat
“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.”

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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”
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Keep church and state separate

2 members
Christina Hines
House · MI-10 · Democrat
“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.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“He defends the separation of church and state, opposes book bans and the Texas THC ban, and fights for paid family leave and affordable child care.”
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“It’s time to elect a Senator who will actually fight for freedom, family, and faith — one who will stand up for the freedoms of every Texan, make it easier to start and care for a family, and defend the separation of church and state.”
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“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”
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“Defended the separation of church and state by leading the fight against legislation to force the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms, replace school counselors with untrained religious chaplains, and infuse Bible stories into public school curriculum.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Don Leonard
House · OH-15 · Democrat
“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.”
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“I believe faith is strongest when it's chosen freely and a healthy separation between church and state protects both democracy and the sacred.”
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