WASHINGTON, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,
the Arkansas House of
Representatives by a vote of 67 to 21 gave final approval to the
Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Family Research Council
(FRC) has long supported state RFRAs, which have already been
enacted in 20 states since 1996 based on the federal law signed by
President Bill Clinton.
FRC President Tony Perkins
released the following statement:
"Family Research Council applauds the Arkansas legislature for voting to join 20
other states in aligning themselves with federal religious freedom
law. Courageously ignoring the rants of the intolerant left against
this legislation, Arkansas's
Governor and legislators are standing up for the freedom of people
to live out their beliefs.
"If there were not a growing hostility toward faith, there
wouldn't be a need for RFRAs. As Americans, we have a
proud tradition of respecting each other's differences. But,
under the policies and influence of the Obama administration,
religious intolerance has grown significantly.
"Americans of all political persuasions and all religions who
care about the freedom to live according to one's beliefs –without
government coercion -- should support RFRAs," concluded
Perkins.
Josh Duggar, FRC Action's
Executive Director, added the following comments:
"I applaud the 67 members of the Arkansas House of Representatives who voted
today to pass H.B. 1228, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
This bill is simple and to the point — that people cannot be easily
trampled by the government simply for living out their religious
beliefs. We are thrilled that Gov. Hutchinson has indicated
that he will sign this bill affirming that religious freedom is
alive and well in Arkansas."
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