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Virginia School District Pays $575K Settlement for Firing Teacher Over Refusal to Use Transgender Pronouns

A Win for Religious Freedom.

A Virginia school district has agreed to pay $575,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Peter Vlaming, a former teacher fired for refusing to use a transgender student’s preferred pronouns on religious grounds. The settlement includes damages, attorney fees, and the removal of Vlaming’s dismissal from his record. Vlaming’s legal team argued that the firing violated his First Amendment rights. The case highlights tensions between religious freedom and policies on gender identity in schools.

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Embrace, Don’t Affirm

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America’s Shift in Medical Ethics Threatens Religious Freedom

An article from the Christian Post discusses the significant shift in medical ethics in America, arguing that it poses a threat to religious freedom. It highlights a move from a focus on preserving life to justifying procedures that end life or alter bodies, under the guise of autonomy and compassion.

This shift encompasses issues like abortion, assisted suicide, and gender transition treatments. The piece calls for the protection of medical conscience rights for healthcare professionals who oppose these practices on religious grounds, emphasizing the importance of upholding America’s foundational freedoms.

For more details, you can read the full article here.

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