A regional seminar on Federal Enforcement of Laws Protecting Religious Freedom will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. The seminar series is part of the Department of Justice’s initiative to increase enforcement of laws protecting religious freedom, The First Freedom Project.

The web site www.firstfreedom.gov contains information about these regional seminars.

This may be one of the last seminars, so take this opportunity to learn about religious freedom.

This seminar is designed for religious, community, and civil rights leaders, government officials, attorneys, and others interested in religious liberty issues. Continuing Legal Education credit may be available.

Topics will include: 

Religious Discrimination in Public Schools, Colleges and Universities
Religious Discrimination and Public Employees 
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) 
Religion-based Housing and Lending Discrimination 
Religious Discrimination in Access to Public Accommodations and Public Facilities 
Prosecuting Attacks on Houses of Worship and Persons Based on Religion

This free seminar will run from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Georgia State University. A flyer with more information is available on the USDOJ web site. To register by the January 24 deadline, email your name, phone number, and organization if applicable, to [email protected].

Original Intent: The Courts, the Constitution, and Religion

Anyone interested in religious freedom should read this fascinating book by historian David Barton. This book is filled with hundreds of the Founders’ quotes revealing their beliefs on the role of religion in public affairs, the proper role of the courts, the intended limited scope of federal powers, states’ rights, and numerous other issues.

This fascinating 540-page paperback is available in our online store or by calling 800-671-1776. A donation of $15.00 includes shipping and handling.

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