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This weekend, we celebrate our nation's birth, not because
our nation is perfect, but because our founding 244 years ago was the
down payment on the promise of self-governance that could improve our
nation over time.
That bold statement is possible because our Founding Fathers provided
the longest-lasting framework of government in which "We the
People" have the privilege and responsibility to exercise our
rights as citizens "in Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, promote the general
Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our
Posterity." (Preamble to the U.S. Constitution)
As citizens, those rights include the freedoms of religion, assembly,
protest, praising and criticizing our government, advancing good
policies and electing godly men and women to office, as well as
opposing harmful policies, unjust court decisions and helping unfit
politicians find other employment-to name a few.
In the last two weeks, we have seen many exercise those rights to
protest and criticize our government, including the Supreme Court for
its failure to protect and promote the sanctity of human life (June
Medical v. Russo) and to protect the religious freedom of Christian
business owners (Bostock v. Clayton County).
These rulings are added to other monumental decisions that have
plagued our nation, the most obvious being Roe v. Wade in 1973, which
allowed abortion on demand, and Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, which
attempted to redefine marriage.
In the aftermath of such frustrating outcomes, it can be easy to lose
heart and think that the erosion of our values is unstoppable.
But to believe that is short-sighted in terms of our faith and even
our own history. [Read the rest of John's encouragement for
Independence Day here]
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Minnesota's Annual Abortion Report: A Grim Reminder that We Must
Continue to Fight for Life
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Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Health released its
annual report on abortion in Minnesota, finding that 9,922 abortions
were committed in Minnesota in 2019. This marks a slight increase from
the year before when there were 9,910 abortions committed in
Minnesota.
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Of those 9,922 abortions, 8,252 (83%) were performed after fetal
heartbeat was detectable via ultrasound. Three babies were born alive
during botched abortion procedures, but all three died shortly
after--possibly abandoned to die of neglect. The report also revealed
that 43% of the abortions performed in Minnesota were covered by
public assistance, a sobering reminder that taxpayer dollars are being
used to perpetuate abortion.
60% of the women who had an abortion in Minnesota last year had given
birth at least once before, and 38% had previously had at least one
abortion. Planned Parenthood continues to play an overwhelming role in
Minnesota's abortion industry, and in 2019 it committed 65%
(6,451) of the abortions performed in our state, marking a steady
increase in the percentage of abortions carried out by Planned
Parenthood in Minnesota each year. [Read the whole piece by
Patience Griswold HERE]
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Early voting for August 11 Primary Elections is now open!
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Primary elections are on August 11, and early voting has now started!
You can see who is running in your area by clicking HERE
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, and you can get information on absentee primary voting by clicking
HERE.
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Annual Dinner Tickets are Selling Fast: Reserve yours today!
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We're so excited for Get in the Game: Fighting for Life and
Dignity! on September 17th with pro-life superstar Abby Johnson!
We're working to ensure that our event is safe for all our guests to
attend, so that means fewer tickets than usual, and 50% of them are
already sold!
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So register today for an unforgettable night of fun,
inspiration, and fellowship! Discounted tickets available for young
people and pastors!
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Our allies in Iowa, the Family Leader, would like to invite you to
join them for a unique opportunity this July 17th! It's the
9th Annual FAMiLY Leadership Summit and we will love to
have you join us virtually!
This year's stellar lineup of speakers - including U.S.
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, former NFL player Jack Brewer,
New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, Mike Lindell of
MyPillow, Dr. Del Tackett of The Truth Project, U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst
and Rick Santorum, and more - has generated unprecedented
interest from the public.
At this Summit, you'll learn more about the Church Ambassador
Network, which is now up and running in many states, and hear how it
all started.
Register here to watch The Family Leadership Summit
livestream on July 17!
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I can't think of more opportune time for Christians around the country
to be blessed by the Summit's inspiring message of "Principle over
Politics" and to join the movement that is seeking a revived America
that honors God and blesses people!
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Give your Teen the Gift of Leadership - Registration for LEADOnline
Now Open!
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Registration for our online leadership camp is now open!
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LEADOnline is a 4-day virtual leadership camp with our world-class
instructor, Anthony Weber! Anthony is a pastor in Traverse City,
MI. He taught logic and worldview for 20 years at Traverse City
Christian School and currently teaches at Northwestern Michigan
College and Spring Arbor University. Anthony has been the LEAD
worldview instructor for the past two years and brings a unique hands
on approach to worldview and culture from a biblical perspective.
LEADOnline will be Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30 from 10am-12pm.
Registration is $79.
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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
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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.
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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!
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Click to order your copy today:
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Support MFC When You Shop Online - now on mobile!
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Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon
makes a donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you?
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This is one of the easiest ways to support our mission of advancing
life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota! Now available
in Amazon's mobile app!
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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family
Council's vision for
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strong families and communities through Christ. We are grateful
for your partnership with us in prayer, legislative involvement
and generous donations.
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Minnesota Family Council
2855 Anthony Lane South
Minneapolis, MN, 55418-3265
Phone 612.789.8811 / FAX
612.789.8858
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