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| | Fellow American,
The Biden administration is making brash moves to mandate gender identity ideology on Christian college campuses, and one brave college in Missouri is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect its rights.
In just over two years on the job, President Biden has spared no effort in attempting to insert a radical gender identity ideology into federal policy. Even if that means disregarding religious freedomâand common sense.
The administration is even threatening fines and jail time to strong-arm people of faith into falling in line.
Religious freedom needs protecting. And you can help do that today in one critical case.
The Biden administration has issued a mandate forcing colleges and universities to open their dorms, bathrooms, and showers to members of the opposite sex.
This is blatantly unconstitutional. And one brave college in Missouri stood up against this edict. But three lower court judges said they do not even have the right to ask courts for an order protecting their students from this illegal mandate. So the College has just appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to give the College its day in court.
What is the College of the Ozarks?
The College of the Ozarks is a religious school in Missouri and the Christian faith is integral to how it operates.
Not surprisingly, the college believes that sex is created by God and unchangeable. And it runs its dorms accordingly.
But now, the Biden administration is trying to FORCE the college to violate its religious beliefs and allow men and women to share dorm rooms ⦠and even showers.
The federal governmentâs directive that weâre fighting applies to all colleges where any student can applyâeven private, religious colleges, whether or not they accept federal funds. That means thereâs no way out.
If College of the Ozarks doesnât comply with the mandate, it could face fines above six figures.
Itâs time for believers everywhere to send a CLEAR message to the Biden administration: We will stand up for our constitutionally protected freedoms, including our freedom to live out our faith without fear.
You can do this right now, by signing this statement of support for College of the Ozarks! Letâs let the courageous leaders at the college know that weâre with them as they fight for religious freedom!
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| | College of the Ozarks isnât backing down
The Wall Street Journal dubbed College of the Ozarks "Hard Work U." Thatâs because every student at the college has to work.
Students work for at least 15 hours per week at one of more than 100 workstations on campus. And they graduate without student debt because of it.
Ninety percent of the students have serious financial need. Some are the sons and daughters of missionaries. Some grew up in foster care. Others have 10 siblings and parents who run a farm. These students arenât afraid of a little hard work or an uphill climb. These students arenât afraid of a challenge.
Dr. Jerry C. Davis, former president and current chancellor of College of the Ozarks, always faced challenges and adversity head on. Thatâs why in 2021, he led the College in suing the Biden administration and taking a stand for religious liberty.
Dr. Brad Johnson, current president of College of the Ozarks, has now taken up the mantle of this worthy battle. He realizes that College of the Ozarks isnât just standing up for its own rights but the freedom of all colleges to provide a safe environment for students to live and learn.
Like his predecessor before him, Dr. Johnson is not willing to sacrifice his values for anyoneâs agenda.
Will you stand right now with Dr. Johnson and College of the Ozarks against the Biden administrationâs aggressive overreach? Sign our statement of support right now!
The Biden administration is hostile to religious freedom
"The Biden administration is very aggressive in pushing the LGBTQ agenda.
And they donât respect free speech at all," ADF attorney Julie Marie Blake, who represents the college, says. "They think everyone whoâs against them is a bigot, and they intend to give no quarter unless directly ordered by a court to do soâand, even then, not until theyâve exhausted all appeals."
Colleges that refuse to comply with the directive risk paying massive fines and, in extreme circumstances, even prison. This case is about countering an administrative agenda that is at direct odds with religious freedom. Itâs about ensuring that a radical gender identity ideology isnât forcefully imposed on anyone. And, ultimately, itâs about guaranteeing that faith-based colleges can operate based on their faith.
You can send a message right now. Sign our statement of support and let College of the Ozarks know that you will NOT allow religious freedom to be trampled.
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