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Dear John,
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 us save it »
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.
John, as the leading defenders of religious liberty in our country, we REFUSE to let such severe threats to your first freedom stand.
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.
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.
With your support, we will remain America’s greatest hope for victory.
Let’s go all in together!
Kelly
Kelly Shackelford
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute
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