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This week's top stories from The Family Beacon:
Supreme Court Gives Decisive Victories for Religious Freedom
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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Why We'll Never Compromise on Sexuality
“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.
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 The Family Beacon]
Early voting for August 11 Primary Elections is now open!
Primary elections are on August 11, and early voting has now started! You can see who is running in your area by clicking HERE, and you can get information on absentee primary voting by clicking HERE.
Annual Dinner Tickets are Selling Fast: Reserve yours today!
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!
So register today for an unforgettable night of fun, inspiration, and fellowship! Discounted tickets available for young people and pastors!
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.
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!
Give your Teen the Gift of Leadership - Registration for LEADOnline Now Open!
Registration for our online leadership camp is now open!
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.
Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide! 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.
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! Click to order your copy today:
Support MFC When You Shop Online - now on mobile!
Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon makes a donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you? 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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