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A Big Step Forward for Religious Freedom in Minnesota!

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This morning, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Carl and
Angel Larsen, St. Cloud videographers whose right to tell stories that
reflect their deeply-held religious beliefs was thrown into question
after a district court decision last year, can now proceed in their
battle.

This is great news for religious freedom! The Larsens, who were
featured guests at our COURAGE TO STAND event earlier this year, are
not just ordinary videographers. They want to tell a story with each
video they create - and they want to honor God in the process. But
under Minnesota's draconian "anti-discrimination
laws" they could face jail time if they choose not to film
same-sex weddings!

That's why the Larsens challenged the Minnesota Department of
Human Rights in Court, and today the 8th Circuit ruled that their
lawsuit has merit and can proceed. The legal road is long, but
we're rejoicing with the Larsens - their courage to stand up for
what they believe is being rewarded!

Please join us in thanking God for this ruling, and for the freedom of
religion we enjoy, the "first freedom" on which all our
freedoms depend!

Read a summary of the ruling from Alliance Defending Freedom here.
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The Facts About Making Abortion Illegal

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Perhaps you've seen the coat-hanger pins worn by abortion
activists, communicating that if abortion were to become illegal,
there would be a dramatic increase in unsafe, back-alley abortions.
But is this really the case? What will happen when abortion becomes
illegal? 

 Many abortion activists would have us all believe that the
result would be terrifying. Take, for example, the alarmist picture
painted by Time:

Once that wave of 19th century abortion bans went into effect, police
and prosecutors threatened, arrested, interrogated, investigated and
occasionally prosecuted women for the crime of abortion. Police and
doctors routinely questioned women who miscarried to determine if
they'd had an abortion. If the patient refused to answer, the
doctor might refuse lifesaving treatment for the complications that
can follow abortions when the procedure is poorly performed.

Similarly, former president of Planned Parenthood Leana Wen claimed in
May that thousands of women died every year from illegal abortions
prior to Roe v. Wade. The Washington Post responded to this
claim, giving it four "Pinocchio's" in their fact
check and pointing out, "These numbers were debunked in 1969
- 50 years ago - by a statistician celebrated by Planned
Parenthood. There's no reason to use them today."

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Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold at The Family
Beacon.

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The Impact of Social Justice on the Gospel (Free Event - September
15th)

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Click here for full event details
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Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grace Church (Chapel), Eden Prairie

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require
of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
your God?  Micah 6:8
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"It's my conviction that much of the rhetoric about this
latest issue [social justice] poses a more imminent and dangerous
threat to the clarity and centrality of the gospel than any other
recent controversy evangelicals have engaged in."

That's quite a statement from pastor John MacArthur about the
hottest topic in the church and mainstream society-social
justice.

Sadly, a great division in the Evangelical church has formed over the
issue of social justice.  One side sees the pursuit of social
justice (i.e. working to rectify perceived social inequalities related
to ethnicity, gender, privilege, sexuality, economics, and immigration
status, to name a few) as inexorably leading to a neglect of the Great
Commission to make disciples first and foremost.

The other side sees social justice as an implication of the gospel
(i.e. "Social justice is a gospel issue").  In other
words, Christians are to preach the gospel while working for equity in
society as well.

So which side is right?  The question we need to ask is: What
does the Bible say about social justice and what was the example of
Jesus and the early church?

Join Grace Church Eden Prairie for this event on September 15th. Free
registration is required.
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Protect Kids: Stop Comprehensive Sex Ed - Rally September 22 (Child
Protection League)

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Child Protection League Presents
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PROTECT KIDS RALLY

Sunday, September 22, 1:30pm

At the State Capitol

A bill that will greatly harm our children (Bill HF1414) is currently
being pursued in Minnesota.  This is a radical movement to
normalize all gender identities, teach how to have sex without the
boundaries in marriage, and encourage sexual behavior that will harm
children and young people long term. In 2019 MN House Bill
HF1414 was passed by House Democrat majority that mandated
Comprehensive Sex Eduction (CSE) in every MN School District. Although
it was defeated in the Senate, CSE proponents have promised to keep
the pressure on to force this mandate on all preK-12
public/charter school students in the State of Minnesota and
beyond. We must stand together in full force.

We are looking for HELP in getting the word out on this SERIOUS ISSUE,
because it WILL be back in the 2020 Legislative session. We need
people in every corner of this state to get the word out that we do
not support CSE and that we will have a STATEWIDE RALLY.

Please pass on information to people in your area to RAISE THE WORD
about this dangerous legislation and about the upcoming rally put on
by Child Protection League, an allied organization of Minnesota Family
Council

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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend

Get Your Copy of the 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 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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lThank you for sharing Minnesota Family Council's vision for 
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strong families, communities and culture, 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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