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Religious Liberty

Defending freedom of faith and conscience for all

Adventists have a distinctive calling to defend religious freedom for all people, regardless of their specific beliefs, understanding that protecting liberty for others safeguards our own freedom to practice and proclaim our faith. This commitment extends beyond self-interest to embrace the biblical principle that God Himself respects human choice and never forces allegiance.

Featured Resources

PARL Internship

Apply here for a NAD Public Affairs and Religious Liberty internship. Applications should be submitted by a NAD conference or union.

Just Liberty Video Podcast

Join our journey as we bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and thought-provoking content on today’s vital religious freedom issues.

Just Liberty Podcast

Listen to Just Liberty for a fresh, balanced take on religious liberty and church-state issues. Join hosts Alan Reinach and Bettina Krause as they interview experts in law, politics, and faith, and tackle tough religious freedom questions, not just from the courts but also from culture.

Liberty Magazine

Founded in 1906, Liberty magazine is the oldest continuously published journal devoted to matters of religious freedom.

Religious Liberty Manual

Resource to empower church leaders and pastors in conducting a religious liberty ministry that champions human freedom through the liberating gospel of Jesus Christ.

Religious Liberty Employment Rights

Through both court cases and legislative initiatives, the Adventist Church continues to work toward restoring an appropriate or “reasonable” standard for employer accommodation.

Faith & Politics TV

The intersection of church, state, and politics through various episodes and discussions on religious freedom, legal decisions, and current political issues.

Ancient Wisdom Present Power

A two-part series examining rare books that tell the story of the Reformation. Join John Bradshaw and Dr. Michael Hasel as they explore what issues were at stake in the 16th century when Martin Luther’s protest changed the world forever and how those issues matter today.

Religious Liberty: E.G. White Quotes on Church-State Relations

Excerpts from Ellen G. White and other Seventh-day Adventist sources, exploring principles and historical context regarding the separation of church and state, religious liberty, and the church’s interaction with civil authorities.

Immigration in the USA: Current Landscape and Church Action Plan

A guide for churches providing spiritual care, basic legal and practical support to navigate current changes in immigration laws in North America.

Our History of Defending Religious LIberty

This article traces Adventist thought and actions in the area of religious and personal freedom from the earliest writings on the topic in 1851.

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