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12 "Freedom Of Religion" Category Articles
Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained ministers rolls on
An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With information on how ministers and couples can protect themselves when applying for or filing marriage licenses with the county.
When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Ministries
When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in marriage. AMM is a LGBTQ embracing church that believes all people are created equal.
New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address broader discrimination
A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination
AMM’s In-person Ordination Tour in Tennessee: A Look Back – and Forward
We reflect on the powerful experience of going to Tennessee one year ago to offer ministers in-person ordination ahead of the state's anti-online ordination law SB1377/HB0213
Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddings in Your State?
Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.
How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America
Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application
A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges that the state's marriage license application is racist.
America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!
Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!
Tennessee and AMM: What Lies Ahead?
Online church on developments regarding Tennessee law that barred ministers ordained online from solemnizing marriage in the state
“No Thanks, I Don’t Want a Stranger!” Chattanooga TN Ordination Tour Update
More organizations and online churches are joining the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory new marriage law.
An Open Letter to Members of the Tennessee Legislature
An open letter from American Marriage Ministries to the Tennessee legislature protesting a restrictive new marriage law.
Growing Outrage: A Minister Responds to Tennessee’s Restrictive Marriage Law
An American Marriage Ministries Minister writes her representative protesting a restrictive new marriage law passed in the State of Tennessee.