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This week's top stories from The Family Beacon:
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* Why We'll Never Compromise on Sexuality
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Minnesota Planned Parenthood Exploits Taxpayers, Gets $5-10
Million COVID Loan
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* Finally: Victory at the Supreme Court for Religious Freedom!
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Supreme Court Gives Decisive Victories for Religious Freedom
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Two U.S. Supreme Court opinions this week are decisive victories
for religious freedom and demonstrate how important it is right here
in Minnesota to stay on course and keep fighting for life, family, and
freedom of religion.
First, in the Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru case,
the Court ruled 7-2 that religious schools cannot be forced to hire
and employ teachers that don't hold fast to the school's
faith and religious practices.
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Next, in the Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania case, the
Court upheld the Trump Administration's rule that said religious
employers cannot be forced to provide contraceptives and
abortion-inducing drugs in their health care plans, if doing so would
violate that organization's religious beliefs.
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Both cases were decided 7-2 and the opinions are a powerful
condemnation of religious bigotry. It's ridiculous to try to
force a Catholic school - or any religious employer - to employ
someone who doesn't follow their church's teaching. It's
even more outrageous to think that nuns should have to pay for birth
control in their health care plans.
Although these victories, along with the other recent U.S. Supreme
Court opinion that secured the right of parents to choose the school
that best fits the educational needs of their children, our First
Freedom, the right to practice our faith in public, as well as worship
privately, is far from secure.
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While these victories for religious freedom and school choice are very
encouraging, they demonstrate how important it is to keep fighting for
eternal Truth in the public square. And we're going to need passionate
activists and informed citizens like you with us all across Minnesota
if we want to remain strong for the long-haul.
As we look to the longer fight ahead, will you deepen your commitment
to Minnesota Family Council and/or Minnesota Family Institute by
giving monthly today?
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We're working incredibly hard RIGHT NOW to prepare Minnesota voters
for the upcoming critical elections and your reliable support every
month
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will be critical to achieving it.
The Supreme Court victories are motivational, but there are far more
days ahead in the fight for a country and state where religious
freedom flourishes, life is cherished, and God is honored.
If you're already giving monthly, thanks so much and please consider
upgrading it if at all possible or by simply making a one-time gift
for our election efforts ahead.
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If you prefer to give a one-time gift, great! We are absolutely fired
up right now to advance our common cause and your help is needed more
than ever--financially and prayerfully.
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Thanks again so much for being there. Your partnership helps us to
continue to fight the good fight!
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Why We'll Never Compromise on Sexuality
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"Who am I to impose my beliefs on someone else?" has
become an increasingly prevalent attitude among Christians, especially
young Christians, as seen in recent data indicating a growing
acceptance of the LGBT movement among Evangelicals. According to
political scientist Paul Djupe, 90% of Evangelicals believed their
religion forbade homosexual behaviors in 2007. By 2020, that number
had dropped by almost 30 percentage points. According to another
researcher, this is especially prevalent among young Evangelicals,
with roughly 50% of Evangelical Christians between 18-35 affirming
same-sex marriage in 2018. Alongside of this trend, many young people
in the church have adopted a deeply secular attitude and treat
Christian faith as simply one belief among many. Because of this, they
increasingly see standing up for biblical teaching on sexuality as
"imposing" their beliefs on others.
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Christianity is not simply one belief among many equally valid
options. The world is not a neutral space. As Abraham Kuyper put it,
"There is not a square inch in all of creation over which
Christ, who is Lord of all, does not declare,
'Mine!'" God reveals himself both in Scripture and
in nature, and what he reveals about himself and his handiwork in
nature is in harmony with what he reveals in Scripture because God is
consistent and does not change (Numbers 23:19). This means that
we can and should expect to see nature affirming what the Bible
teaches about sexuality, and we should point others to the way that
nature affirms biblical teaching on sexuality and the family. [Read
the whole piece by Patience Griswold on
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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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