Dear Friend,
Can government officials exclude someone from public service because of sincerely held religious beliefs?
That question sits at the heart of Pastor Dennis Hodges’ First Amendment case.
Pastor Hodges, a former law enforcement chaplain and longtime minister, was removed from San Diego’s Human Relations Commission after standing by his biblical beliefs on human creation and transgenderism. His case raises serious concerns about whether people of faith can participate in public life without being pressured to abandon or conceal their convictions.
In this episode of Advocates for Truth, we discuss why this case matters, why it deserves the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court, and how conflicting rulings among federal courts can threaten the uniform protection of constitutional rights across the country.
The First Amendment does not only protect beliefs that are popular, convenient, or approved by government officials. It protects the right of Americans to live, speak, serve, and participate in public life according to conscience.
This case is about more than one pastor. It is about whether religious Americans can be pushed out of civic service simply because their beliefs do not align with the prevailing political agenda.
We invite you to watch the full conversation and learn more about what is at stake.
Thank you for staying informed and standing with us as we continue defending faith, freedom, and constitutional rights.
In Christ,
Robert Tyler
President and Chief Counsel
