Office of the Governor Docket 260068 Other

in-20260311-IR-GOV260068EOA: FOR: FOSTERING INDIANA’S FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS

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Summary

WHEREAS, Indiana’s state government is not the answer to every societal issue that Hoosiers face; WHEREAS, smaller-scale intermediate institutions that stand between individuals and the State are essential for enabling individuals to actively participate in society, build community, and advance the common good; WHEREAS, these intermediate institutions can promote human flourishing and protect human dignity from an overreaching state; WHEREAS, Hoosiers are a dedicated and selfless people who have a long and proud tradition of faith since this State’s founding in 1816; WHEREAS, Indiana’s diverse and welcoming faith community brings unique skills, services, and resources to assist with the struggles faced by Hoosiers; WHEREAS, faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship have tremendous capacity to serve individuals, families, and communities through means that are different from those of government and with effectiveness that often exceeds that of government; WHEREAS, the Executive Branch is committed to ensuring all executive agencies honor and enforce the constitutional guarantee of religious liberty; WHEREAS, the State must not advance nor inhibit religious expression; WHEREAS, the State must not endorse any particular type of religion over non-religion, nor discriminate against faith-based providers of services that are otherwise qualified to provide services to Hoosiers; and WHEREAS, Hoosiers can benefit from a comprehensive and coordinated...

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The rule, in full

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STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-06 FOR: FOSTERING INDIANA’S FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS. WHEREAS, Indiana’s state government is not the answer to every societal issue that Hoosiers face; WHEREAS, smaller-scale intermediate institutions that stand between individuals and the State are essential for enabling individuals to actively participate in society, build community, and advance the common good; WHEREAS, these intermediate institutions can promote human flourishing and protect human dignity from an overreaching state; WHEREAS, Hoosiers are a dedicated and selfless people who have a long and proud tradition of faith since this State’s founding in 1816; WHEREAS, Indiana’s diverse and welcoming faith community brings unique skills, services, and resources to assist with the struggles faced by Hoosiers; WHEREAS, faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship have tremendous capacity to serve individuals, families, and communities through means that are different from those of government and with effectiveness that often exceeds that of government; WHEREAS, the Executive Branch is committed to ensuring all executive agencies honor and enforce the constitutional guarantee of religious liberty; WHEREAS, the State must not advance nor inhibit religious expression; WHEREAS, the State must not endorse any particular type of religion over non-religion, nor discriminate against faith-based providers of services that are otherwise qualified to provide services to Hoosiers; and WHEREAS, Hoosiers can benefit from a comprehensive and coordinated effort to foster the effectiveness of faith-based intermediate institutions that address Hoosiers’ pressing needs. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE BRAUN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby order the following: Mike Braun Governor of Indiana ATTEST: Diego Morales Secretary of State

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