Dear  John,

A government agency like the IRS should NEVER be able to cancel a religious group or a person of faith for simply operating according to their beliefs.

Today, First Liberty won a major victory affirming this essential right.

We officially received word today that the IRS has agreed to grant tax-exempt status to our client, a non-partisan civic engagement ministry called Christians Engaged—who’s status should never have been in question in the first place.

Watch below for more details on this crucial reversal, and what this victory means for churches, religious organizations, and people of faith across America:

Christians Engaged President Bunni Pounds commented:

“I am incredibly thankful to the IRS for doing the right thing, and we look forward to continuing our mission of educating more followers of Jesus to pray for our nation and to be civically engaged. When we stand up, our republic works for all Americans.”

While we are grateful for today’s victory, the very fact we even had to engage in this matter at all serves to demonstrate how blatant and outrageous the religious hostility in America is becoming. And we only expect the number of attacks to continue increasing.

John, that’s why it’s so critical that patriots like you continue to stand with First Liberty.

Please give today to help ensure we remain on the frontlines of the fight, delivering more important victories that protect your right to freely live out your faith.

Grateful for you,

Kelly

Kelly Shackelford
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute