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Dear John,
Just a few short months ago, it would've been hard to imagine an
America where pastors were told by the government that they were not
allowed to gather with their churches for worship.
Such hostility to religion seems unthinkable in a nation founded on
the guarantee of religious freedom.
But the enemies of faith in our government are determined to undermine
these sacred rights, using phrases like "the new normal" to justify
outrageous acts of overreach and discrimination.
Just ask Pastor Micheal Spencer, of His Tabernacle Family Church in
upstate New York.
His members simply wanted to gather in the church parking lot for
"drive-in" worship services, as many other churches across
the nation had done-adhering to all the proper CDC guidelines.
However, local county officials decided that even these carefully
planned precautionary measures were not good enough, and cancelled all
drive-in church services in the county-even though other drive-thru
businesses in the area were still allowed to operate!
Faced with such blatant discrimination, Pastor Spencer made First
Liberty his first call for help.
And within days, we delivered victory for not only Pastor Spencer's
church-but every single house of worship in the county seeking to
hold drive-in worship services!
As Pastor Spencer puts it:
"I was just blown away by the ministry of First Liberty, and what
they do to build and help churches. They were so quick, and what
I loved is that it wasn't just a job-their whole mission was about
how they could help us fulfill God's purpose, and they went right
to work."
Unfortunately--even though we were able to gain victory for his
church and others in New York--stories of discrimination like
Pastor Spencer's are becoming all too common.
Churches and houses of worship are undergoing a barrage of attacks
like I've never seen before in our nation.
If left unaddressed, I truly believe we are on a road to tyranny that
threatens to rip apart the very fabric of our country-the essential
foundation of freedom that has defined America since its inception.
And it's up to people of faith like you and I to stop this backslide.
Will you go All-In with us today to overcome the All-Out assault on
our faith and freedom?
Because when we stand up for our constitutional rights together, and
fight to protect them-we win.
Our victory for Pastor Spencer's church is just one of several victories
in New York during this "crisis" period. And that's on top of wins in
Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas...and the list goes on.
But to continue being the "best hope for victory" for churches and
people of faith across the county, we need your financial support.
We are receiving more calls than ever from pastors just like Micheal
Spencer in urgent need of protection from hostile government
overreach. And because we will never charge these pastors a single
dime in legal fees, we can only serve as many as our resources allow.
Your generous gift today will enable us to stay on the frontlines,
fighting and winning for America's faith communities throughout
the rest of 2020.
To quote Pastor Spencer once more: "I cannot thank First Liberty
enough, and I challenge you-sow into this ministry. It will help
build and strengthen the kingdom."
Pastor Spencer couldn't have won victory without you. Will you
be there for the next pastor in need of protection?
Yes, I will make a gift today!
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Gratefully,
Kelly
Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute
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