Protect Your Church or Ministry from Sexual Orientation Lawsuits

Written By David E. Smith | 06.30.15

Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI) lawsuits against individuals and ministries have increased in the past couple years, but with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex “marriage,” it is even more important that ministries take steps to evaluate and modify their incorporation documents.

SOGI laws are often quietly adopted by local governments in the context of “non-discrimination” policies, but once enacted, they open the door for litigation against churches, Christian schools, mission organizations and para-church ministries.

Learn more about the legal risks and how to protect your church, ministry or business.

Alliance Defending Freedom has created a helpful booklet that describes the risks from sexual orientation (SOGI) lawsuits, offers case examples, and provides suggested language for your legal documents. It is FREE for the asking. You can download and print a copy HERE (link here), or click HERE to send an email to Kathy to request a free booklet in the mail.

David E. Smith

Dave Smith is the executive director of Illinois Family Institute (501c3) and Illinois Family Action (501c4). Follow Dave on X: @ProFamilyIL David has almost 35 years of experience in public policy and grass-roots activism that includes countless interviews for numerous radio, television, cable programs and newspaper articles on topics such as the sanctity of life, natural marriage, broadcast decency, sex education, marijuana, gambling, abortion, homosexuality, tax policy, drug decriminalization and pornography. He and his wife of 31 years are blessed with eight children, many of whom they homeschool. They believe their first God-given responsibility is to disciple their children—cultivating a...

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