The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case concerning Colorado's Universal Preschool Program. The central question is whether a state may require religious schools to set aside practices rooted in their faith in a publicly funded educational program.

The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center joined two briefs supporting Catholic schools, with Hon. William Wagner serving as co-counsel. The briefs argue that Colorado violated the First Amendment by denying Catholic schools' religous accommodations while allowing certain secular exceptions to its nondiscrimination rules.

As part of its argument, the Center maintained that precedents set by the Supreme Court protect religious schools from exclusion based on how they practice their faith, not their religious identity. It also argued that educational freedom should allow parents to choose schools that align with their values and beliefs. The Court's decision on this case could affect religious liberties, parental rights, and school choice nationwide.

For Christians, this case matters because faith is meant to shape both belief and daily life, including how children are taught and formed. Protecting religious education allows schools to serve faithfully without being forced to sacrifice their core values and beliefs, while also allowing families to choose a religious education for their children without having to surrender their convictions.

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