Religious liberty threat "under the radar" - EDNA

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Marriage | Parenting | Online Communities | Media Center | Family Store | Support Family Ministry Focus Update September 4, 2009 In this week's Focus Update, Stuart Shepard and Tom Minnery discuss threats to religious liberty from Congress and the courts, as well as President Obama's upcoming speech to America's public school students. Dear Friends, While much of the nation's political attention is focused on the health care debate, a bill that threatens the rights of people of faith is again gaining momentum. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)--a bill which clearly places Christian beliefs on the wrong side of the law--is expected to be voted on this fall. ENDA is a threat to the rights of Christians and would grant special workplace protections to people based on sexual orientation. As a result, Christian business owners could be faced with choosing between their religious beliefs and violating a federal law. ENDA would also prevent religious employers from making hiring and employment decisions based on their moral convictions. Learn more about ENDA by watching this week's Focus Update video. Our federal-issues team frequently meets with U.S. senators, congressmen and key staffers to make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. When our team began to recognize the ENDA threat could easily sneak "under the radar," I sent a letter to every member of the House of Representatives urging them to consider seriously the dangers of ENDA and to vote against it when the time comes. I know that with so many pressing issues facing our nation--this threat to our religious liberties and the health care reform plan that currently mandates abortion coverage and taxpayer funding--it can be difficult to know what's really happening in Washington, D.C. That's why we're sending these weekly updates--so you can stay abreast of important family news. For faith and family, Tom Minnery, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Policy

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