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This is why we can't take a vacation from political engagement. The post How Christians Can Engage Culture & Influence Politics After an Election appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

America's "wokest" corporations lobby against a bill banning imports made by forced Uyghur labor and the Supreme Court hands down rulings with major implications for religious freedom. The post Apple, Nike Lobby Against Anti-China Bill Aimed at Stopping Forced Uyghur Labor appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Where do we go from here? The post Post Election Thoughts & The Truth About the Pilgrims appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

First Amendment expert and Constitutional Law Professor Rick Duncan gives a special crash course on the U.S. Constitution, Electoral College, and religious liberty. The post REPLAY: Constitution 101 With Constitutional Law Professor Rick Duncan appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, we discuss why supporting our nation’s “First Freedom” must be a priority and break-down one of most important speeches on religious liberty in recent memory, delivered by William Barr, Attorney General of the United States.  The post REPLAY: Why We Can’t Shy Away From Defending Religious Freedom appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Hear why Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation is a victory for all Americans, the importance of developing a Biblical worldview and voting as Christians, and why Christians must continue engaging in culture after election day.   The post Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation, Biblical Worldview & Voting, and Engaging Culture After Election Day  appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Experts weigh in to help voters separate the myths from facts about casino gambling and initiative measures 429, 430 and 431. The post Casino Gambling: Separating Myths from Facts appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Hear the best and most important moments from last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, including remarks from Senators Josh Hawley, Mike Lee, and Ben Sasse. The post Judge Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings: The Best and Most Important Moments appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Learn how these myths damage the church, government, and culture, and how we can replace them with true Biblical principles. The post Three Myths Christians Must Stop Believing About Politics appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Why do casinos matter? Hear the personal story of an advocate whose life, family, and business were changed forever after an employee embezzled over $4.2 million dollars from her family's business to gamble at casinos, and learn why people of faith need to take the lead in opposing state-sanctioned predatory gambling. The post False Promises & Predatory Practices: Special Interview Reveals Truth About Casino Gambling appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen discusses mail in voting, certifying election results, proposed ballot initiatives, and why every vote matters.  The post 2020 Election Preview: Interview with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

How should Christians be thinking about the elections, and how can we engage with politics and government in a Christ-honoring way? The post Election 2020: Biblical Principles for Political Engagement appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

On this week's Capitol Connection Podcast, hear what people need to know about the religious freedom and human rights abuses happening in China, why Disney's hypocrisy is on full display, and why it matters. The post Disney Thanks Chinese Communist Party One Year After Threatening to Leave Georgia Over Pro-Life Law appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing for direct federal funding of abortion, Washington state wants to force churches to pay for abortions, and what new research from George Barna reveals about the 2020 election. The post The Fight for Life Continues, and What the Church Can Do About It  appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Nebraska State Senator Suzanne Geist shares about the successful passage of her bill to ban dismemberment abortion, how she navigated a tumultuous legislative process, and the difference people of faith can make on law and policy. The post Exclusive Interview with Senator Suzanne Geist On Passing Pro-Life Bill into Law appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The Supreme Court allows states to continue treating churches worse than casinos, pro-life advocates get arrested for writing ‘Black Preborn Lives Matter’ in chalk, and a new poll shows who is more engaged in government, atheists or Christians? The post A Biblical Approach to Political Engagement appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The Nebraska legislature is one step closer to banning dismemberment abortion. The post Standing for Life: Local and National Pro-Life Updates appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Nebraska state senators reconvened last week for the first time since the legislative session was indefinitely suspended in March, and they wasted no time in sending a powerful message. The post Senators Send Powerful Message, Vote to Pull Pro-Life Bill From Committee appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

A major pro-life bill will soon be voted on by state senators. The post What to Expect as the Nebraska Legislature Returns appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Capitol Connection Episode 165 Two Big Victories for Religious Freedom & Why They Matter for All Americans Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their final opinions from what has been an unprecedented and consequential term, including two decisions that directly impact First Amendment freedoms. Both cases dealt with the freedom of religious institutions to […] The post Two Big Victories for Religious Freedom & Why They Matter for All Americans appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently released opinions with major implications for the pro-life movement, religious freedom, and school choice. The post Religious Freedom, School Choice, and the Supreme Court appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The consequences of the Supreme Court's decision to redefine "sex" are already being felt. The post Post-Bostock: Forcing Doctors to Perform ‘Gender-Transition’ Surgeries, the Equality Act, and Saving Girls’ Sports appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The United States Supreme Court came down with a landmark decision that will have sweeping consequences for religious freedom, free speech, and the privacy and safety of women. The post Breaking Down the Supreme Court’s Decision to Redefine “Sex” in Major LGBT Case appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Capitol Connection Episode 161 J.K. Rowling Defies Social Media Mob, Defends Women Who Oppose Transgender Movement J.K. Rowling, perhaps the most famous author in the world, is taking on the social justice mob in defense of women who oppose the transgender lobby. On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, hear what she said about the importance of […] The post J.K. Rowling Defies Social Media Mob, Defends Women Who Oppose Transgender Movement appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and U.S. Senator Tim Scott take a look at recent events and model how Christians should respond to racial tension. The post Jim Daly and Senator Tim Scott – A Christian Response to Racial Tension appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Former Nebraska Attorney General and State Treasurer Don Stenberg joins Capitol Connection to discuss a major abortion case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, what his own experiences were like arguing before the Supreme Court, and his new book, Eavesdropping on Lucifer, that examines the forces at work in modern-day culture in a fascinating way. The post Former Nebraska Attorney General Don Stenberg on Abortion, The Supreme Court, & Culture Wars appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

The nations' number one abortion provider improperly applied for and claimed $80 million of taxpayer money intended for coronavirus relief for small businesses. The post Coronavirus, Planned Parenthood, and Fraud: Senators call for DOJ Investigation appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Nebraska's primary election saw record smashing numbers for voter turnout, and provided interesting indicators for the direction our state could be headed. The post Nebraska Primary Election Analysis: What We Learned & Why It Matters appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Arielle Del Turco, Assistant Director of the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the latest developments for Christians and religious freedom in North Korea. The post Shining a Light on Religious Freedom: What’s Next for North Korea’s Christians? appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

To whom do children belong? The post Harvard Law Professor Wants to Ban Homeschooling appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Pro-life organizations are pushing back to protect the unborn and the health and safety of women. The post Abortion Leaders Seek to Exploit Pandemic to Advance “Self-Managed” Abortions appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

On this week's Capitol Connection Podcast, here answers to common questions about how the coronavirus is impacting religious freedom. The post Religious Freedom and the Coronavirus: Questions and Answers appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Austin Edwards, Lead Pastor at Citylight Lincoln Church, shares how churches are responding to the coronavirus crisis, and how we can all find hope and joy during uncertain times. The post How Churches are Responding, Serving, and Growing Amidst the Coronavirus appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen discusses important steps Nebraska is taking in preparation of the May primary election amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The post Elections, Voting, and the Coronavirus: Interview with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Hear how people of faith are stepping up in response to the coronavirus and what happened when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed for abortion funding in a coronavirus bill. The post Pelosi Tries Sneaking Abortion Funding into Coronavirus Bill appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.

Get the latest updates from the Nebraska Legislature and listen to remarks from U.S. Attorney General William Bar on the role Christians play in defending democracy, human flourishing, and personal liberty. The post The Necessity of Christian Media Outlets – Capitol Connection Episode 149 appeared first on Nebraska Family Alliance.