Dear John,

There’s no denying it...we are directly in the crosshairs of one of the most tumultuous and transformational periods in all of American history.

The precious gifts of life and liberty have never felt more fragile than right now.

George Washington once said: “The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty is staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.”

So, how have We the People been handling that “sacred fire” entrusted to us lately?

Very poorly. And that’s putting it mildly.

Far too many in today’s culture do not view the freedom our Founding Fathers fought and died for as a blessing, but rather as a hindrance to a new, progressive utopia where any vestige of traditional values must be mocked, vilified and ultimately...canceled.

And as we’ve seen throughout history, the first target of this “cancel culture” mob is always religious freedom—because they can tolerate no one with an allegiance to a Divine authority higher than their own man-made utopian ideal.

For these radicals, faith must be the first to go. And tyrannical government officials, always eager for an excuse to expand their own power and control, are only too happy to oblige.

So, it’s no wonder that churches and religious organizations are being ruthlessly singled out and attacked during this period of crisis. Because if the flame of religious freedom is snuffed out, it’s only a matter of time until Washington’s entire “sacred fire” is extinguished for good.

Just think about what we’re witnessing right now:

• A Pastor told by government officials “Your rights are suspended” for simply trying to hold a safe, social-distancing service in his church’s parking lot.
• New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy admitting he “wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights” when he claimed the authority to close down religious services.
• An elderly blind woman BANNED from a public park and the local library for simply offering Gospel of John booklets to passersby.
• The U.S. Navy BANNED service members from attending any indoor religious services.
• And this latest ban from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is now doubling-down on restricting church activities by specifying that “places of worship must...discontinue indoor singing and chanting activities.”

And all the while...liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries and abortion clinics have remained “essential” and wide open.

This is the tipping point we are at in America today.

And the question is: are we going to let these progressive radicals continue to cancel our church services? Are we going to let them cancel the Constitution? Are we going to let them cancel America as we know it?

I trust your response is a resounding “NO!”

And that’s why I’m asking for your continued support today. Because we’re the ones who are going to put a stop to this—together.

First Liberty is proud to bear the torch of liberty on the legal battlefront in this crucial time, reversing as many of these unconstitutional decisions as possible. In fact, we are undefeated in cases we have taken on during the pandemic.

This is a fight we can win. I truly believe that. But these cases demand resources, and we cannot continue taking on the increasing wave of hostility without your financial support.

Please make a secure donation today, and help us keep delivering victory in this pivotal and historic moment. Every dollar counts.

Together, we will ensure that George Washington’s “sacred fire of liberty” remains burning ever brighter for future generations.

Grateful for you, 
Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute