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\nUNDENIABLE  \nThe Survey of Hostility to Religion in America  \n2016 Edition  \nEditorial Team  \nKelly Shackelford Chairman  \nJeffrey Mateer Executive Editor  \nJustin Butterfield  \nEditor-in-chief  \nCandice Lundquist Julie Hennighausen Stephanie Phillips Assistant Editors  \nPast Contributors  \nMichael Andrews Bryan Clegg  \nUNDENIABLE The Survey of Hostility to Religion in America  \n2016 Edition  \nKelly Shackelford, chairman Jeffrey Mateer, executive editor Justin Butterfield, editor-in-chief  \nCandice Lundquist, Julie Hennighausen, and Stephanie Phillips, assistant editors  \nCopyright © 2013–2016 First Liberty Institute.  \nAll rights reserved.  \nThis publication is not to be used for legal advice. Because the law is constantly changing and each factual situation is unique, First Liberty Institute and its attorneys do not warrant, either expressly or impliedly, that the law, cases, statutes, and rules discussed or cited in this publication have not been subject to change, amendment, reversal, or revision. If you have a legal question or need legal advice, please contact an attorney. First Liberty Institute’s [attorneys may be contacted by going to www.firstliberty.org](attorneys may be contacted by going to www.firstliberty.org), selecting the“Contact” menu option at the top of the page, and then selecting “Request Legal Help.”  \nFirst Liberty Institute  \n2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1600 Plano, Texas 75075  \n(972) 941–4444  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \n5 Hostility to Religion Harms Every American  \n9 Executive Summary  \n21 Section I: Attacks in the Public Arena  \n145 Section II: Attacks in the Schoolhouse  \n285 Section III: Attacks Against Churches and Ministries  \n351 Section IV: Attacks in the Military  \n371 Managing Editorial Team  \n373 About First Liberty Institute  \n3  \nUndeniable: The Survey of Hostility to Religion in America  \n4  \nHOSTILITY TO RELIGION HARMS EVERY AMERICAN  \nDriven from every other corner of the earth, freedom of thought and the right of private judgment in matters of conscience direct their course to this happy country as their last asylum.  \n—Samuel Adams, August 1, 1776  \nHostility to religion in America is rising like floodwaters, as proven by the increased numbers of cases and attacks documented in this report. This flood is engulfing ordinary citizens who simply try to live normal lives according to their faith and conscience. It is eroding the bedrock on which stand vital American institutions such as government, education, the military, business, houses of worship, and charity. It has the potential to wash away the ground that supports our other rights, including freedom of speech, press, assembly, and government by consent of the people.  \nSince 2012, First Liberty Institute (formerly Liberty Institute) has documented and publicized this rising tide of hostility to religion in America. First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in America with the exclusive mission of protecting religious freedom for all our citizens. So it is important for us to know the scope of the problem, and we are glad to share what we learn with our fellow Americans, including our nation’s leaders in Congress and beyond.  \nIn this 2016 edition of our annual study Undeniable: The Survey of Hostility to Religion in America, First Liberty Institute’s team of researchers, led by a Harvard-trained constitutional attorney, documents a continuing increase in the number of incidents hostile toward religion.  \nThe flood is a national problem. Every American should share in the concern for at least three reasons:  \nFirst, individuals and families are being hurt. The attacks you will read about in these pages are sweeping away small businesses, careers, and ministries. Behind the legalities are tears, anguish, and the denial of basic human tolerance, compassion, and common decency. It’s time for a national rejec","cbCait6xwyI9LL9n","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait6xwyI9LL9n","pdf",6997095,376,"English","# Hostility to Religion Harms Every American\n## Executive Summary\n## Section I: Attacks in the Public Arena\n## Section II: Attacks in the Schoolhouse\n## Section III: Attacks Against Churches and Ministries\n## Section IV: Attacks in the Military\n## Managing Editorial Team\n## About First Liberty Institute","[{\"question\":\"What does the report identify as the trend in America regarding religion?\",\"answer\":\"The report states that hostility to religion is rising, shown through increased numbers of documented cases and attacks.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report say hostility to religion affects everyday Americans?\",\"answer\":\"It argues the trend harms individuals and families by sweeping away small businesses, careers, and ministries, and by eroding tolerance and basic common decency.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the report claim religious freedom is foundational to other freedoms?\",\"answer\":\"It states that freedom of religious conscience is part of a person’s identity and embedded in America’s cultural DNA, and that history and immigration to America are tied to religious freedom.\"}]","Undeniable - The Survey of Hostility to Religion in America - 2016 Edition - Editorial and Contents | PDF",1790551906,948]