Alliance Defending Freedom Insights
Alliance Defend Freedom and their focus defending
Alliance Defend Freedom is a nonprofit legal alliance defending religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and marriage and families in courtrooms across America. The Alliance seeks to preserve the well-being of men, women, and children. It provides pro bono representation to those facing challenges with their rights because of their faith or belief in God.
The organization was established in 1994 initially as Alliance Defense Fund, by Christian community leaders and attorneys to provide legal representation for Christians, both missionaries and lay persons, who are threatened with the loss of their freedom because of the violation of conscience. The purpose of ADF is to ensure religious liberty by defending the religious freedom of all Americans.
The organization defends the following rights and freedom:
- Free Speech
Alliance Defending Freedom upholds and defends the right of Americans to exercise their constitutional right to freedom of speech. The Alliance believes that everyone should be able to express their beliefs without fear of censorship or recrimination peacefully. We believe in the First Amendment and strive for a culture where all voices can be heard.
- Freedom of Religion
The organization believes Americans have a constitutionally protected freedom to exercise religion and practice their faith without government interference or control. The Alliance seeks to ensure that the freedom of religion remains the law of the land.
- Parental Rights
Alliance Defending Freedom believes parents have a constitutional right to direct and guide their children’s upbringing and that public schools or other officials should not infringe upon this right. The organization also supports parental rights in private activities and parental choice when raising one’s children.
- Sanctity of Human Life
Alliance Defending Freedom believes that the unborn have a right to life and that all people have a right to be free from unjust laws that restrict their right to preserve the sanctity of human life. Furthermore, the Alliance protects the rights of women and children by ensuring that they are free from government interference in decisions related to their pregnancy, birth, and family.
- International Work
Alliance Defending Freedom also works to protect and promote human rights in other countries. It is active in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, working with groups threatened by governments or non-state actors.
A network of allied attorneys nationwide provides legal representation for ADF clients for free. Alliance Defend Freedom staff members provide case consultation, research, and strategy as needed. Several Christian churches support ADF’s work through back-office services and personnel donations. See this article for additional information.
Learn more about ADF on https://www.adfchurchalliance.org/