North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists

Religious Liberty

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Defending freedom of faith and conscience for all

Adventists have a distinctive calling to defend religious freedom for all people, regardless of their specific beliefs, understanding that protecting liberty for others safeguards our own freedom to practice and proclaim our faith. This commitment extends beyond self-interest to embrace the biblical principle that God Himself respects human choice and never forces allegiance.

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Adventist Media Ministries
Our seven media ministries use multiple media platforms to take people on a spiritual journey to Jesus Christ.
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Multilingual Ministries
We support immigrant congregations and equip leaders to meet the unique needs of diverse language communities.
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Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL)
We fight for religious liberty for all while building bridges of understanding across faith communities.
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