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Does the “F” in ADF Stand For Freedom or Fear?
Preachy Alliance Defending Freedom group wants to end certain people’s liberties
Note–We wrote this with Last Week Tonight’s episode on the Alliance Defending Freedom in mind.
Hasn’t anyone told you politics and religion shouldn’t mix? Well, finding out about the Alliance Defending Freedom cements that thought. They’re defenders of rights and freedoms. They’re “a voice for faith and freedom.”
Whose freedom? Are we included?
“Religious freedom is a pre-political right that rests securely in our dignity as human beings.” WTF does that mean?
The head of the ADF, Kristen Waggoner, was once a great fan of Mickey and Minnie Mouse memorabilia. But then Disney defended the LGBTQ+. So, not so much anymore.
ADF fought for the Christian baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple. So, no freedom for the same-sex couple. They’ve attacked the abortion drug mifepristone. So, no freedom for women who want to manage their bodies.
ADF was behind the Dobbs case. They had a hand in crafting the bill. But they refuse to answer certain questions about that case. Enter their spokesperson, interrupting questions…
