Praise the Lord. As Hobby Lobby appeals to the higher courts to protect the Greens' religious rights, we have a precedent being set in Missouri by a Federal Judge. As these cases make their way through our court systems, Christians must pray for the Lord's intervention and to grant wisdom to judges and attorneys who defend the religious freedom of American business owners and the consciences of all Christians. Why is this ruling important?
"By granting our motion, the appeals court blocks the implementation of the HHS mandate and clears the way for our lawsuit to continue – a significant victory for our client,” ACLJ senior counsel Francis Manion said in a statement. “The order sends a message that the religious beliefs of employers must be respected by the government. We have argued from the beginning that employers like Frank O’Brien must be able to operate their business in a manner consistent with their moral values, not the values of the government. We look forward to this case moving forward and securing the constitutional rights of our client.”
Manion represents Frank O'Brien, a Missouri business owner:
"O’Brien, who employs 87 people at O’Brien Industrial Holdings, alleged in the lawsuit that led to the injunction that the mandate unconstitutionally infringes on his religious beliefs. On its website, the company says its mission is “to make our labor a pleasing offering to the Lord while enriching our families and society.” O’Brien is a Catholic."
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