Religious liberty is important for all citizens!
The first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the free
exercise of religion. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protection
against religious discrimination in general, and the Equal Employment
Act of 1972 provides protection against religious discrimination in
employment. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides protection
against discrimination on the basis of religion.Citizens and guests
of Bermuda enjoy constitutionally protected religious freedom. The governments
of Bermuda and Britain have historically honored high standards of human
rights.
We here at the North American Division Department of Public
Affairs and Religious Liberty (NAD PARL) are an Adventist organization
that is dedicated to protecting the religious freedoms of people of
all religions and denominations.
The North American Division Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (NAD
PARL) Department is committed first to protect the religious freedom
of all citizens of North America regardless of religious preference
or church standing. A special emphasis is placed on protecting individual
rights regarding the two great God-given institutions which extend from
creation: the family and the Sabbath. Secondly, we are committed to
promoting sound public policy which may impact the family in general
and the family of God in particular. In the interest of protecting religion
and religious freedom, we seek to advance an appreciation for the gospel
with public officials in government, in corporate America, in the labor
union movement, and in all areas where influence is exercised in the
development and implementation of public policy. NAD PARL supports the
constitutions of the countries of North America, upholds the concept
of church-state separation, and promotes the commitment to free exercise
of religion.