MADISON, Wis. — The Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot promotes fairness and equal treatment for individuals who practice their faith.

If liquor stores and big-box corporations can remain open during a state of emergency, churches should have the same freedom to gather. Government should not be able to declare a liquor store essential while telling a church that worship is not. This amendment allows churches to make the decision to close or stay open to serve their community during a state of emergency, just as government allows other entities like liquor and big box stores.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently reported that the League of Women Voters (LWV) is the only organization in Wisconsin opposing the amendment. Yesterday, the LWV urged voters to reject the religious liberty amendment “because it would limit government’s ability to restrict religious gatherings….”

Recent internal polling by Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) found that a majority of Wisconsin women identify with Judeo-Christian beliefs. Restricting their ability to peacefully worship does not reflect the values of many Wisconsin women.

Lisa Bingenheimer, a member of WFA, said, “The League of Women Voters isn’t representing my values as a woman by claiming my right to peacefully congregate at church isn’t essential, meanwhile government can say the liquor store down the street is essential. This is about fairness, if the liquor store can stay open, my church shouldn’t be forced to close.”

“This amendment isn’t about giving churches special treatment,” said WFA Legislative and Policy Director Katie Crain. “It is about giving churches equal treatment. If a liquor store can stay open, a church should be able to remain open.”

Wisconsin Family Action urges voters to vote YES on the Religious Liberty Constitutional Amendment by Tuesday, November 3.