Texas Voters Protect Religious Freedom, Now Churches Can’t Be Forced to Close
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(Worthy News) – Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday banning state or local authorities from prohibiting or limiting religious services, including those in churches and other places of worship.
Known as Proposition 3 on the ballot, it received 62% approval from voters.
Supporters say the amendment was a way to reinforce religious protections guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Freedom to Worship Law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last June. [ Source: CBN News (Read More…) ]
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