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It all happened so fast.
One minute, Chaplain Rusty Trubey was preaching from the first chapter
of Romans. The next, he was being questioned by VA police.
Why? Someone, according to the police officer, complained about his
sermon.
Unfortunately, Chaplain Trubey's problems escalated from there.
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Upon hearing the complaint, Chaplain Trubey's supervisor had him
not only investigated, but also removed from his duties as a chaplain
and re-assigned to stocking hospital shelves.
When he asked for an explanation, his supervisor said it was due to
"inappropriate conduct" and because the message was based
on a "very charged and divisive text."
Soon after, the supervising officer threatened to place a reprimand on
his permanent record.
Watch Chaplain Trubey share what happened when First Liberty stepped
in to help:
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When First Liberty notified the VA facility that we were representing
Chaplain Trubey, they immediately removed the threat of a reprimand.
And when the same VA's supervising officer tried to censor all
chaplains, we stopped that too.
To put an end to the proposed censorship policy, we appealed to
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins. He not only killed the
policy, but also recognized that all VA chaplains are protected when
preaching according to their religious beliefs.
You made that possible.
Because of the faithful support of people like you, we can stand
shoulder-to-shoulder with clients like Chaplain Trubey and fight back
when faith comes under attack.
Whether the attack takes place in the military, the classroom or the
town square, we'll go wherever and whenever we are needed to
make sure religious freedom is protected.
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Right now, there are people of faith all over the country facing
attacks by school districts, military supervisors and local leaders.
People like:
* Marisol Arroyo-Castro who's been removed from the
classroom for displaying a small cross.
* Jace Yarbrough who's been punished by the Air Force for a
speech given in his civilian capacity encouraging those in the
military to serve with integrity.
* Pastor Chris Avell who's been criminally charged for
showing compassion to those in need.
You can be a difference-maker for Marisol, Jace and Pastor Chris. By
giving today, you are ensuring that our expert legal team has the
resources needed in these critical fights for religious freedom.
And if you make your best gift before June 30th, you will maximize
your impact for faith and future generations thanks to our Fiscal Year
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Will you be a difference maker in these fights for faith?
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Grateful for you,
Kelly
Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute
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