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I'll be frank: this is likely the most important month of the
entire year.
Not only for our ministry, financially speaking-as we must reach
our fiscal year-end goal of $1.6 million by June 30th- but also
for the very existence of religious freedom in our country.
Why do I say this?
Because right now, during "pride month," some left-wing
radicals in the Senate are trying to force the so-called
"Equality" Act into law-which elevates "gender
identity" and sexual orientation to protected classes and makes
religious Americans second-class citizens.
This devastating bill has already passed the House. President Biden
has pledged to sign it as soon as it lands on his desk. And now,
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has declared his intent to bring
the bill to a vote before the end of June.
This means the threat is now imminent. We may have only have 15 days
or less to do everything we can to stop it.
And let me be clear: this is the most destructive, anti-religious
liberty piece of legislation I have seen in my entire career. It would
end religious freedom in America as we know it.
It's an attack on religious freedom like never before. And we
must not let these radicals get away with it.
We must stand against this threat like never before-together.
Religious Freedom in America is under attack like never before.
Give now by June 30-while your gift is multiplied-to help
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The damage that the "Equality" Act would cause is truly
unprecedented.
The language of the bill makes a special point to ERASE the Religious
Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in any case involving an LGBTQ+ issue,
specifically stating that RFRA "shall not provide a basis for
challenging" any application of the "Equality" Act.
What does that mean for people of faith like you?
It means that you or any organization (think: your workplace, your
church, your school) that holds certain religious and moral beliefs
(for instance, about marriage, gender, or life) would be FORCED to
participate in activities that violate your conscience, with no
religious freedom protection.
The fact is: This bill is the OPPOSITE of "equality." It
strips away equality for religious Americans in order to appease
activist groups and politically-correct radicals.
As the leading defenders of religious liberty in our country, we REFUSE to
let such severe threats to your first freedom stand.
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We will not allow such blatant religious discrimination to take over
our nation-a nation FOUNDED on the bedrock of religious liberty.
We must do everything in our power to preserve this constitutional
bedrock-and we urgently need your help to deliver this victory.
First Liberty has led the charge to protect faith and freedom in
America against attacks like this for decades, and we plan to continue
holding the line in the face of this latest assault as well. Our
expert legal team has an unparalleled victory rate taking on such acts
of discrimination.
But to keep standing our ground against attacks like we've never
seen before...we need your financial support like never before.
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As I mentioned earlier, June is the end of our fiscal year...and
we NEED to replenish our resources and reach our goal of $1.6 million
by June 30th to make this mission a success.
And there's no better time to support our mission than right
now, because-like never before-a group of generous
supporters is offering a $500,000 Challenge Grant to DOUBLE your gift!
Please donate to First Liberty today, and help us combat religious
hostility as we champion TRUE "equality" that
doesn't leave out religious Americans.
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With your support, we will remain America's greatest hope for
victory.
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Let's go all in together!
Kelly
Kelly Shackelford
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute
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