Tag: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Military Branches Have Not Granted Any Religious Exemption Requests From Vaccine Mandate

November 15, 2021

US / Zachary Stieber / Nov 13, 2021 No U.S. military branch has granted a request for religious accommodations from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, military officials said in court filings Friday. Over 16,000 U.S. service members have submitted applications for a religious exemption from the vaccination requirements, according to court documents. The Air Force has seen the most, … More Military Branches Have Not Granted Any Religious Exemption Requests From Vaccine Mandate

James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience

April 5, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer Lockdowns on Virginia Baptists shaped James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience In times of crisis, people turn to Christ, and following the crisis of the French and Indian War, there was a move towards religion in the colonies. Virginia’s government, though, was established Anglican and imposed strict lockdowns on unapproved church gatherings. A Virginia historical marker reads: … More James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience