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May 19, 2014 · Throughout its more than 90 years in existence, the ACLU has defended the rights of countless individuals whose religious liberty was jeopardized by government actions. Unfortunately, HB 376 opens a Pandora’s box of claims that a state or local law imposes on someone’s religious beliefs.
Yes, Ohio has specific protections for minority religions or belief systems through various laws and regulations. This includes the Ohio Civil Rights Act which prohibits discrimination based on religion in areas such as housing, employment, and public accommodations.
Effective: 1851. 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 consent; and no preference shall be given, by law, to any religious society; nor ...
Sep 18, 2024 · In Ohio, 73% of adults report being Christian. Of those, about 29% are Evangelical, 18% Catholic, 17% mainstream Protestant and 7% Black protestant. Ohio’s Christian breakdown generally aligns with other midwestern states. Another Pew study from April 2024 looks at party identification among religious groups. It shows around 85% of white ...
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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.
This Article contains provisions addressing: equal protection and benefit, right to bear arms, religious freedom, slavery, search and seizure, cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, self-incrimination, double jeopardy, due process, health care, and takings.
Jun 10, 2021 · "The Ohio Senate has passed a budget that protects life, safeguards religious conscience, and significantly expands educational opportunities for Ohio families. It’s unlike any budget we have ever seen," said Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue.
