Ohio Christian Alliance receives apology and explanation from Congressman Max Miller

Ohio Congressman Max Miller of the 7th District contacted the Ohio Christian Alliance to apologize and to give a further explanation concerning his Twitter post of last week. The Ohio Christian Alliance is appreciative of Congressman Miller for his willingness to reach out to apologize and have a dialogue. The Congressman is currently contacting faith leaders in his own district to open up a positive dialogue with them. We are moved and appreciative of the humility demonstrated by Congressman Max Miller, and we look forward to working with him on First Amendment and religious liberty issues. We will be in prayer for Congressman Miller as he continues to serve the people of Ohio's 7th District.

The following is a statement from Ohio Right to Life issued earlier today concerning the termination of Lizzie Marbach:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 21, 2023

OHIO RIGHT TO LIFE STATEMENT ON BOARD MEETING AND DEPARTURE OF COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LIZZIE MARBACH

COLUMBUS, OH – Last week, Ohio Right to Life parted ways with our communications director, Lizzie Marbach. A discussion about Lizzie moving to a different role had been discussed as outlined in this news article which cites to our internal memorandum. 

Last Tuesday, Lizzie posted a message on Twitter proclaiming one of the core tenants of her Christian faith. Her message initially drew public criticism and then an equally public apology for that criticism from Ohio Congressman Max Miller.

Ohio Right to Life affirms the right and ability of every individual, to include all staff, Board members and affiliates, to express their faith in both their personal and professional life.

Today, the Ohio Right to Life board reaffirmed in a unanimous vote, the following Christian Statement of Faith, which Lizzie originally tweeted, is worthy of being advanced by all Christians:

"There's no hope for any of us outside of having faith in Jesus Christ alone." - Lizzie Marbach

In the same unanimous vote, the board noted that it “invites all Ohioans – no matter what their faith – to join us in our work to protect innocent human life.” The board also declared that, “God’s Word will always inform our life-saving work.”

Lizzie, who acknowledged in an interview that her departure was “not due to the exchange with [Congressman] Miller,” was brave in the face of criticism about her faith and we admire her commitment to boldly proclaim that faith. Congressman Miller was correct to apologize for criticizing Lizzie’s statement of faith.

Ohio Right to Life Board Member Emily Miller has never encouraged or asked anyone at Ohio Right to Life to take any personnel action related to Lizzie. After the public disagreement between Lizzie and Congressman Miller, Emily voluntarily recused herself from board deliberations about Lizzie and today’s board meeting.

Ohio Right to Life wishes Lizzie the best of luck in her career and knows that she’ll do great things.

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Ohio Right to Life

News in Focus Program Note: Lizzie Marbach, recent Communications Director of Ohio Right to Life, will be my guest on this week's News in Focus to discuss the November abortion ballot issue and what Christians and pro-life leaders can do to defeat it and protect Ohio's pro-life laws.