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A Cruel Insult to Our Men And Women in Uniform:
"Rip Away Their Dog Tags!"

Dear John,

There's a highly important military religious freedom case
unfolding right now...and I need to share with you what First Liberty
is doing to fight for the rights of our nation's heroes.

Once again, Mikey Weinstein and his deceptively-named Military
Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) have decided to invent a problem
where none exists.

In a brazen attack against religious liberty in the military, they
recently sent a legal demand to the Department of Defense threatening
Shields of Strength, a Christian company that graciously provides
replica dog tags with inspirational Bible verses to active-duty
service members, veterans and their families.

MRFF claims the Shields of Strength dog tags are unconstitutional, and
that it's illegal to display religious messages on them because
they include the emblem of each military service branch. What's
more, they demand the tags be pulled immediately.

But they're wrong...and their religious harassment is not going
to happen on our watch.

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For over 20 years, Shields of Strength has graciously provided more
than a million of these dog tags to U.S. service members so they can
find strength in their faith-without a single complaint.

Sadly, Weinstein and the MRFF insist on making legal threats on one of
the most basic rights for which our service members
sacrificed-the freedom to live out their faith.

It's simply a cruel insult that the MRFF would seek to deny
military service members and their families the right to wear
inspirational jewelry just because it has a religious message.

For the brave men and women who serve in uniform, Shields of Strength
are much more than just pieces of metal on a chain. These tags are a
source of encouragement, a symbol of sacrifice and a tangible reminder
of the strength gained through faith.

As Kenneth Davis, a U.S. Air Force and Marine veteran puts it:

"This tag is faith. This is believing that you're going to
live-and that even if you die, you'll be holding hands
with God for eternity. That's what it means to me...and every
veteran I know feels the same way."

And it's not just the soldiers themselves who attach deep
meaning to these tags.

For decades military families have held tightly to these Shields to
memorialize the incredible service of their loved ones. They carry
invaluable significance for countless mothers, fathers, sisters,
brothers, husbands and wives who remain connected to them in spirit
when they hold that beloved Shield.

As one of our loyal supporters, you know that First Liberty has a
proven record of winning key cases for religious liberty in our
military, including our victories on behalf of Army Chaplain Scott
Squires, Navy Chaplain Wes Modder, Air Force Colonel Leland Bohannon
and SMSgt Phillip Monk and multiple other triumphs.

Of course, this high level of legal success demands a vast investment
of resources, time and staff, especially when enemies like the MRFF
are launching full-blown assaults.

Faith and religious freedom have long been part of America's
military, and forcing Shields of Strength to stop providing these tags
goes against the fundamental ideals on which our country was built.

The fact is, it's wholly consistent with the Constitution for a
company like Shields of Strength to encourage service members by
presenting them with symbols and references to their faith.

Stand boldly with us to help preserve the honor, dignity, and glory of
America's military heroes. Every dollar counts.

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Gratefully, 

Kelly

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

 



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