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Christian nonprofit claims it was 'debanked' by Bank of America over its religious views
- Bank of America has shut down the bank account of a Memphis-based Christian non-profit called Indigenous Advance Ministries, citing that it does not service their business type. The organization is known for its charitable operations and holds Christian, pro-life, and traditional marriage beliefs.
- Indigenous Advance Ministries has requested assistance from the Tennessee attorney general's office and the Alliance Defending Freedom to investigate whether religious discrimination played a role in the account cancellation.
- BofA denies that religious values influenced their decision, stating that religious beliefs are not a factor in any account-closing decision.
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Christian Charity Serving Impoverished Ugandans Accuses Bank of America of 'Debanking' Due to Religious Beliefs
A Christian charity that serves impoverished Ugandans, Indigenous Advance Ministries, has accused Bank of America of shutting down their account because of their religious views.
·United States
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Debanking row hits US as Bank of America shuts down account for Ultra-conservative Christian charity
The debanking row has hit the US after an ultra-conservative Christian charity which helps impoverished Ugandans had its account shut down by Bank of America.Non-profit Indigenous Advance Ministries - which promotes pro-life and opposes same sex relationship - has raised concerns that its accounts were closed because the bank disagrees with its "religious views".A complaint has been filed to the Tennessee Attorney-General's office by the charity…
·London, United Kingdom
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