During his career, Mr. Stevens has worked closely
with several U.S. administrations, the U.S. Congress,
and many state legislatures. Bills he has suggested
have been passed into law, and he has successfully
filed cases with the judiciary system on behalf of
religious freedom issues.
Internationally, Mr. Stevens has represented the
cause of freedom of religion and conscience with
government leadership in England, Brazil, the former
USSR, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Kenya, the All Africa
Congress, and in the South Pacific.
His published works in addition to this present
volume include several booklets on the subject of
religious freedom. His articles have appeared in
Baylor’s Journal of Church and State, Americans
United’s Church & State, Signs of the Times, and
Liberty magazines, as well as items in the Los Angeles
Times, USA Today, and the Arizona Republic. A
presentation made before the National ReligiousBroadcasters’ Association was included in theCongressional Record.
In addition to his radio and television interviews,
Mr. Stevens is a frequent speaker before audiences
meeting in venues ranging from assembly halls to
service clubs and churches.
He received his B.A. in Religion from Union
College in 1949 and an M.A. in Speech and
Homiletics from Potomac University in 1950.
CURRICULUM
VITAE
JOHN V. STEVENS, SR.
Stevens has worked in the field of religious freedom
for over forty years. He has served as a trustee with Americans
United for the Separation of Church and State.
Founded two religious liberty organizations, Council on
Religious Freedom and Founders First Freedom He served at their
president and executive director.
During this period of time he has contacted state and federal
legislatures which have passed his suggested bills into law,
government administration and filed cases successfully with the
judiciary system in behalf of religious freedom.
Stevens has also represented the cause of the freedom of
religion and conscience internationally with government
leadership in England, Brazil, USSR, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Kenya
All Africa Congress and the South Pacific.
B. A in Religion from Union College in 1949 and an M A in Speech
and Homiletics from Andrews University in 1950. Additional
theological courses have been taken.
Has published several booklets on the subject of religious
freedom. In addition articles have appeared in Baylor's Journal
of Church and State, Americans United Church & State, Signs of
the Times, and Liberty magazines as well as items in Los Angeles
Times, USA TODAY and the Arizona Republic. A presentation made
before the National Religious Broadcasters Association appears
in the Congressional Record.
Has done presentations in forums followed by discussions in
assembly halls, service clubs and churches and been interviewed
on radio and television.
The Book
Due to the controversial nature of abortion, it should have
very broad interest on the part of professional clergy, lay
members, sociology professors and students, those who are deeply
engrossed with culture, and the political spectrum from voters
to elected representatives as well as the federal and state
judiciary. Many will seek to learn the contents of the book.
