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May 19, 2014 · HB 376 - Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act (2013-2014) HB 376, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), substantially expands opportunities for an individual to file a lawsuit if they feel that their exercise of religion has been burdened or is likely to be burdened by any state or local action, law, or administrative rule.
As of 2021, the current religious freedom laws and protections in Ohio are primarily governed by the United States Constitution’s First Amendment, which guarantees the right to free exercise of religion. Additionally, Ohio has its own Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), passed in 1999, which states that government actions cannot ...
Jul 27, 2024 · Ohio ranks in the Top 5 states for protecting religious liberty. Ohio tied with Mississippi for the No. 5 spot among all 50 states, according to the study. Illinois topped the list at No. 1, while ...
Aug 4, 2023 · Evangelical Christian and other churches have been a key focus of the pro-Issue 1 forces, especially in the beginning of summer before the official "vote yes" campaign started airing TV ads. In June, Ohio Right to Life president Mike Gonidakis said he'd spent a lot of time with religious groups: “It’s going quite well in our churches across the state.
Article I, Section 7. |. Rights of conscience; education; the necessity of religion and knowledge. All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or maintain any form of worship, against his ...
Dec 4, 2013 · “We are privileged as Americans to have a guaranteed right to free speech and free exercise of religion. It is important that religious and political leaders work together to defend religious liberties on behalf of our citizens of all faiths, and implementing a Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Ohio will help to accomplish this goal.”
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Nov 3, 2023 · Interfaith religious leaders bow their head in prayer, prior to a rally for Issue 1 on Nov. 2, 2023. Among Christians, the strongest opposition to Issue 1 has come from Catholic and evangelical denominations. Churches and synagogues are often polling places on election day. While houses of worship can't weigh in on candidates, those entities ...
