Remember that government agencies must treat speech equally, no matter what the speaker is expressing. Consider these examples below.
• Advertising – A city bus cannot refuse ad space to Christian organizations—even for the cause of “keeping the peace” due to “varying opinions.”
• Student Presentations – If a public school teacher assigns a speech about a topic important to students, a student may talk about Biblical principles or controversial political issues.
• Meeting Space – Many public libraries offer room reservation space to patrons, and a group cannot be refused simply because they are religious.
In many cases, people truly don’t know the law and, in our increasingly secular culture, wrongly assume that all religious speech is forbidden. In other cases, people with an anti-Christian bias try to bully Christian groups. CLA continues to be on the forefront of organizations that protect religious speech. For questions or concerns about this vital area, please contact us.