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Trust is a Two-Way Street
This legal commentary is provided by Renee Carlson, General Counsel of True North Legal, an initiative of Minnesota Family Council
In the most recent Executive Order 20-56 addressing Minnesota’s COVID-19 rules, Governor Tim Walz made significant changes for some groups of people and not others. The basis for these orders continues to be "predictability." Ironically, the governor is still prohibiting some of the most predictable and controlled events and gatherings - the order expressly prohibits “gatherings of 10 or more” including “faith-based gatherings.” But other industries, businesses, and big box stores are opening soon pursuant to suggested state and federal guidelines. Even the Mall of America is predicted to reopen in some capacity on June 1st, along with some bars and restaurants.
In his announcement Wednesday evening, Governor Walz commented that it is easier to predict interaction in the aisles of a store than it is to predict or control interactions in other settings, including “faith-based gatherings”. For a moment I thought I misheard him, which was not the case.
Two emotions were most prevalent following this statement and throughout the rest of the announcement. First, I’ll admit, I was quite baffled. Ask any Pastor, even under these fluid circumstances, and they can tell you their exact location at any given moment throughout a worship service. The location and interactions of most any church staffer and member of the congregation is equally predictable. Even more, any church pastor, staffer or congregant can also tell you a number of other specifics that no retail or business can "predict", including but not limited to: 1) a specific time in which the service commences and concludes; 2) traffic flow of persons entering and exiting the building; 3) the exact number of people allowed to enter and exit the building, while also closing and limiting capacity; 4) deliberate space and cessation of movement between individuals; and 5) specific hygiene and sanitary regimens before, during and after each service. If any predictable ordered gathering exists it is worship services.
Click here to read the whole piece by True North Legal's Renee Carlson.
Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words (May 18th)
The movie Created Equail is one of the most moving and inspirational things you will see this year. It's a rare and remarkable look at the life and story of Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court justice who rarely reveals his feelings from the bench. The movie will air for free in our area on Monday, May 18, at 10:00 PM Central on PBS/TPT 2.
The film chronicles his life, narrated in his own words. His past was filled with abuse, abject poverty, discrimination, and leftist campus activism. His life story is a testament to the grace of God and the opportunity that only America as a country affords. Check out the film here.
GiveMN Waives Processing Fee for Donations - Your Gift to Minnesota Family Council is More Crucial Than Ever
For a limited time, GiveMN will allow you to contribute to Minnesota Family Council without charging a processing fee. During this crisis, we are not shutting down. Instead, we are stepping up our efforts to bless churches, families, and communities in Minnesota by fighting for life, family, and religious freedom. Now, more than ever, your gift is crucial to ensuring that we can be YOUR champions for life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota. Click here now to make a tax-deductible donation to Minnesota Family Institute.
 Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? BACK ON THE CALENDAR!
Due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, we have been compelled like many others to reschedule our event. We're pleased to announce that we’ve been able to arrange another date with our keynote speaker, Abby Johnson. Our 2020 Annual Dinner has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 17th. Keeping our guests safe is the most important consideration in making this move. With everything going on, we're glad to be holding our event at all!
So we're pleased that Get in the Game: Fighting for Life and Dignity with pro-life superstar Abby Johnson will be held on Thursday, September 17th at the DoubleTree Bloomington. Registration has now reopened!
Please reply to this email if you have any questions about your registration. Again, we're thankful for your support: we couldn't fight for life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota without YOU backing us up! We are blessed to have you partnering with us, and we look forward to seeing you in September!
Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide! The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community for ALL students.
Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and invite a friend to do the same! Click to order your copy today:
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