For Immediate Release
Christian Employers Alliance Applauds Leadership of Speaker Sexton and Lt. Gov. McNally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), which engages a network of more than 22,000 faith-based employers across all 50 states – including many of the nation’s largest faith-based organizations – today released the Tennessee edition of its Biblical Business Index. The Index measures how closely lawmakers’ voting records align with principles rooted in Scripture and longstanding Judeo-Christian social values.
The study found that 100 of the 132 members of the Tennessee General Assembly voted with the biblically based position at least 80% of the time and received CEA’s Defender of Biblical Business Award. With award recipients comprising more than 75% of the legislature, Tennessee outpaced every other state legislature CEA has evaluated to date.
“I’m proud Tennessee continues to lead the nation in standing for faith, freedom, and liberty. Our General Assembly has worked hard to protect religious liberty, strengthen public safety, and keep Tennessee one of the best places to live. I appreciate the Christian Employers Alliance recognizing the strength of our state,” said Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton.
“We applaud Speaker Sexton and Lt. Governor McNally for their leadership in fostering a legislative culture that consistently supports biblically based values,” said CEA President Margaret Iuculano. “The Biblical Business Index is the first policy evaluation system grounded in Scripture and designed to help business leaders evaluate states and lawmakers through greater transparency. The data show Tennessee is open for business and an outstanding place for faith-based employers to locate and invest.”
While some states have enacted policies that harm businesses through higher taxes, weakened public safety, or other negative economic trends, Tennessee lawmakers acted to strengthen the state’s business climate and support the communities they serve. From a biblical perspective, the legislature also took action to safeguard religious freedom and push back against politicized DEI mandates.
The study encompassed an extensive review of legislation advanced in the Tennessee General Assembly, including the analysis of more than 5,000 individual votes cast by lawmakers. CEA’s research team applied a clearly defined methodology grounded in Scripture and longstanding Judeo-Christian social principles.
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