Gov. Deal buckled to bullies – important press conference planned
Gov. Nathan Deal held a press conference this morning to declare that he is going to veto the religious freedom bill, HB 757, the Free Exercise Protection Act. Click here to read CWA of Georgia’s press release. Attend press conference on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 In response to Gov. Deal’s threat to veto the legislation, a […]
Religious Liberty Bill Heads to Governor Who May Not Sign It
Calls and/or e-mails needed immediately! HB 757, the “Free Exercise Protection Act” passed both the House and Senate on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, and is now on the way to Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature. HB 757 was a compromise bill between the House and Senate that provides broad-based religious protections for all Georgians. […]
Religious Freedom Memes: Help us get the word out on social media
Help us spread the word on social media of the urgency to pass the religious freedom legislation in Georgia. Download the memes and post to your Facebook page. […]
Urgent! Gov. Nathan Deal sides with global corporate giants and against religious liberty.
Malachi 3:6 “For I, the LORD, do not change…” Gov. Nathan Deal has aligned himself with global corporate giants, such as Coca Cola, Home Depot, Delta Airlines and against people of faith in Georgia. Just last week Gov. Deal went public on how he feels about the religious freedom bill pending in the Georgia legislature. […]
Urgent! Georgia Senate Advances Religious Freedom Bill – We Are Almost There!
The Georgia Senate passed an improved version of HB 757, the Pastor Protection Act, on Friday, February 19, 2016. The Senate amended the bill to include the First Amendment Defense Act, which provides broad-based religious protections for all Georgians. HB 757, as passed out of the Senate, would strengthen religious liberty protections in state law […]
Georgia Religious Freedom Bills – Calls Needed!
2016 has turned into the year of religious freedom legislation. To date, a total of nine bills dealing with religious freedom have been filed. While other religious freedom bills have merit, CWA of Georgia is supporting two bills we feel provide the most broad-based religious protections this year. We will not compromise. We want to see […]
City of Atlanta Admits “Religious Beliefs Are Not Welcome Here”
Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was fired last year by the City of Atlanta for his religious beliefs. Earlier this year, Chief Cochran filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city. A hearing was held yesterday, October 14, 2015, on the City of Atlanta’s motion to have Chief Cochran’s lawsuit thrown out. CWA of Georgia State […]
Updated 10-8-15 “One Generation Away” Movie Viewings – Defending Religious Liberty in Georgia
You are invited! Attend the viewing of “One Generation Away”, a timely movie that reveals how quickly First Amendment freedoms can disappear if Americans do not remain vigilant to defend them. “One Generation Away” is the winner of five Dove Awards and was awarded Best Documentary in the 2015 Christian Worldview Film Festival. Date: Monday, […]
CWA of Georgia Recommends Defending Our Religious Liberties Seminar on September 1, 2015
Concerned Women for America of Georgia highly recommends the upcoming Defending Our Religious Liberties Seminar hosted by Citizen Impact, USA on September 1, 2015 at Berean Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia. We are on a collision course in this country over religious liberties. It is critical to become engaged in the battle and an important […]
New! Georgia’s Religious Freedom Bill
Resource Page for Georgia’s Religious Freedom Legislation Latest news: 5-22-15 The Georgia GOP passes resolution in support of SB 129. We are waiting for the GaGOP to post the resolution. The legislative session wrapped up on Thursday, April 2. Here is a short synopsis for SB 129: SB 129 passed the Senate. Click here for […]
Religious freedom poll- please vote!
Please vote in two important polls on religious freedom in Georgia. Tip: If the results show without the question, then use an alternate browser. Would you like to see Georgia pass a religious freedom bill? Should businesses that provide wedding services be allowed to refuse those services to same-sex couples for religious reasons? (Mouse over […]
March 23, 2015 Legislative Update from the Gold Dome
The 2015 legislative session is down to its final eight days, and Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Georgia is on the front lines at the State Capitol representing your interests. We are watching four bills very carefully. Prayer, in addition to phone calls and e-mails are needed on the following pieces of legislation: SB […]
Urgent! Calls needed to defeat stall tactic on the religious freedom bill.
SB 129 passed out of the Senate and is now in the House. By all appearances, it looks like Rep. Wendell Willard, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is trying to run out the clock on the bill. There are only ten days left in the state legislative session, which means SB 129 needs to […]
Subject: Light Up the Switchboard for Religious Liberty!
The Georgia State Senate passed SB 129, the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act” by a vote of 37-15. SB 129 now moves to the House where it will face a tough battle. We are asking everyone to help light up the State Capitol switchboard by making two phone calls this week: Speaker David Ralston – […]
Save the date! Religious Freedom Rally – Let the Followers of Christ Arise!
Join believers from around the state and rally for religious freedom! Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Georgia State Capitol – south side of the second floor –Encourage your pastor to bring a church bus of members! Confirmed Speakers: Dr. Alveda King, Priests for Life Bishop Wellington Boone, Senior […]
No to Religious Freedom and Yes to Gambling? Really?
Religious Freedom Update On Thursday, February 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 129, the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act”. SB 129 is a straight forward bill that should easily have passed out of committee. However, three Republicans, led by Sen. Bill Cowsert, locked arms with two Democrats and voted to table the bill. Sen. […]
Join Us at the Standing for Our Faith Rally
Join CWA of Georgia at the rally! Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was fired last Tuesday because of his religious beliefs. Please show your support for Chief Cochran and attend the “Standing for Our Faith Rally!” When: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Capitol Rotunda Confirmed speakers for rally: […]
Atlanta Fire Chief Suspended Because of Religious Beliefs
At the end of November, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed handed Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran a 30-day suspension without pay simply because he disagreed with the Fire Chief’s personally held religious beliefs. Chief Cochran’s First Amendments rights are being violated because Mayor Reed disagrees with the contents of the Fire Chief’s self-published book, Who Told […]
Merry Christmas from CWA of Georgia!
Merry Christmas Greetings! 2014 was a busy and exciting year for Concerned Women for America of Georgia. From Common Core to religious freedom, we worked diligently to pursue policies that would promote Godly principles here in Georgia. We wanted to share with you some of our 2014 accomplishments and 2015 plans. Click here to read […]
A Thanksgiving Message: Expressing Gratitude for Religious Freedom
I love Thanksgiving, but sadly it seems, one of the most endearing American holidays has been relegated to the back of the holiday line. Christmas commercials are popping up in the middle of Thanksgiving cooking shows, and Santa and the reindeer have trumped the Pilgrims on most retail shelves. Even the Huffington Post is reporting […]