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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Only 24 hours left --will you join us?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, I’ll be brief, because the stakes for our constitutional rights are at an all-time high right now. We are in the midst of a defining moment for the future of religiou…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Elderly, Blind Woman Barred from Sharing Her Christian Faith in Public Park

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   CITED FOR TRESPASSING Elderly, Blind Woman Barred from Sharing Her Christian Faith in Public Park Last week, First Liberty took legal action on behalf of Gail Bla…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 1:38 AM

Don't miss Al Mohler LIVE TOMORROW

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, I am thrilled to be joined by the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, R. Albert Mohler Jr. on First Liberty Live! tomorrow, June 25th at 12pm CST—and …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 4:57 PM

The "Opening Salvo" heard 'round the country

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, On the Thursday before Easter, On Fire Christian Church was blocked from holding worship services. By Saturday, the unconstitutional mandate blocking them was overtur…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 1:04 PM

THIS THURSDAY: R. Albert Mohler joins me LIVE

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   First Amendment in Crisis: Defining This Critical Moment for the Future of Religious Freedom in America Featuring SBTS President R. Albert Mohler Jr. 12 p.m. (CST) | Thursday, June…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Senator Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense To Protect Religious Liberty of Military Service Members

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Senator Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense To Protect Religious Liberty of Military Service Members As America continues to deal with the current constitu…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Dinesh D'Souza Special LIVE TODAY

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, I’m extremely excited to be joined by renowned filmmaker and author Dinesh D’Souza on First Liberty Live! today, June 18th at 12pm CST—and I want to make sure you do…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Pastor Spencer Won Thanks to You

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, Just a few short months ago, it would’ve been hard to imagine an America where pastors were told by the government that they were not allowed to gather with their chu…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Don't miss Dinesh D'Souza--THIS THURSDAY

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   The Road to Tyranny? Featuring Renowned Author & Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza 12 p.m. (CST) Thursday, June 18 Dear John, Is America on the road to a tyrannical “new normal” …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 11:32 AM

The Bill of Rights is Not Dead Yet

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK The Bill of Rights is Not Dead Yet Current events have revealed that government officials will abuse their power especially in times of crisis. Instead…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Let's Put Out This Fire Together

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, I’m writing you today with a message of deep concern for the future of our great nation. Frankly, I have never witnessed an all-out assault on our faith communities a…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 12:05 AM

UPDATE: Religious Liberty Leads the Way

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Religious Liberty Leads the Way: How Our First Freedom in the Constitution—Religious Freedom—is Leading the Way for the Rest of the Nation as America Continues to Reopen Dear …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Permanently close faith-based businesses? Hostile threats to bankrupt people of faith are nothing new

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   REOPEN FOR BUSINESS? As Businesses Struggle to Reopen, It’s Time We Talk about SweetCakes By Melissa Businesses that closed shop during the COVID-19 crisis are a…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 11:08 PM

D-Day Special LIVE TOMORROW

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, Our very special D-Day episode of First Liberty Live! is happening tomorrow, June 4th at 12pm CST—and I want to make sure you don’t miss it! Just click on this link …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Let's Rise To the Challenge

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, It’s hard to believe it, but just last June we made history together as the Supreme Court announced our landmark victory for the Bladensburg Peace Cross. As big as over…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

FLI Live!: Special D-Day broadcast THIS THURSDAY

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Faith Under Fire—D-Day Special Featuring 4 Elite U.S. Military Veterans 12 p.m. (CST) Thursday, June 4 Dear John, Military Appreciation Month is almost over—but we’ve saved …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Unmasking the constitutional crisis

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS Religious Freedom Attacks During COVID-19 Epidemic Expose the Greatest Threat to America The greatest threat to America is not the COVID-19 …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Ted Talks Today at 12 Noon!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, Our special episode of First Liberty Live! featuring my discussion with Senator Ted Cruz begins today at 12pm CST—and it’s not too late to join! Simply click on this…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Ted Cruz Tells It Like It Is

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Unmasking The Constitutional Crisis Special Guest—Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)12 p.m. (CST)Thursday, May 28 Dear John, Last Friday, President Trump declared in-person church services…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 1:11 AM

Join Ted Cruz & I this Thursday!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, This Thursday, Senator Ted Cruz will be joining me for a special episode of First Liberty Live! at 12pm CST—and I want to make sure you don’t miss out! Simply click …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Me, You and Senator Ted Cruz

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Unmasking the Constitutional Crisis Live with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) 12 p.m. (CST) Thursday, May 28 Dear John, Are we in danger of losing our freedoms to this so-called “ne…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Religious Liberty is Helping Reopen America

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Religious Liberty is Helping Reopen America In a recent Newsweek editorial, I explained that for people of faith, temporary limitations on the freedom …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 2:52 PM

12pm TODAY--Register now!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, Our free virtual event celebrating Military Appreciation Month begins TODAY at 12pm CST. Patriots like you from around the country are registering—and it’s not too …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 6:48 PM

We're going live! Join us tomorrow

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, We’re extremely excited for tomorrow’s free virtual Zoom event celebrating Military Appreciation Month—and I want to make sure you don’t miss out! The live broadcas…
  Mike Berry · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Chaplains Attacked Again!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, Last week, First Liberty delivered yet another “shot heard across the country.” This time, the target was the anti-Constitution zealot Mikey Weinstein and his dubiously …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Where 2 or 3 are gathered, there the Governor is between them

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK First Liberty Prevails in Washington and Kentucky: Two Pioneering Legal Victories as Churches Resume In-Person Gatherings First Liberty recently scored…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 11:49 PM

You're Invited: First Liberty Live! MILITARY SPECIAL

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, As we fight to preserve our freedoms in this critical time, it’s essential to remember who fought to give us those freedoms in the first place: the brave men and wo…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Announcing 2 More Landmark Victories

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans First Once Again: FLI Leads The Fight During Phase 2 of COVID-19 Crisis, Scores Two More Historic Victories To Stop Government Overreach Dear John, It seems every Friday during the…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Erasing Freedom One Prayer at a Time

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Military Spouses: Honoring Your Silent Strength and Sacrifice Whether the conflict is on the battlefield or in the air over foreign soil, or fighting f…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 6:01 PM

We're 'Re-Opening' 3 More Lawsuits

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Constitutional Crisis: FLI Defends In-Person Church Services and Bible Study In 3 Legal Hotspots: Illinois, Kentucky, Washington State Dear John, Phase 2 of the COVID-19 crisis, th…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Just a few hours left--are you ALL IN?

First Liberty Institute FIrst Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   John, We have had an incredible day of support for reclaiming our constitutional freedoms—and it’s not too late to join! If you have already made you…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 6:08 PM

It's truly an honor to serve you

First Liberty Institute FIrst Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   John, Wow, what a fantastic start to Giving Tuesday NOW! I am so blessed to see the support pouring in from friends of liberty all over this great nat…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Today...we can all win together!

First Liberty Institute FIrst Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   John, Giving Tuesday NOW has begun, which means your special opportunity to stand with us on the frontlines of the fight is finally here. Simply click…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Tomorrow can make all the difference

First Liberty Institute FIrst Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   John, The big giving day—Giving Tuesday NOW—is less than 24 hours away! And this day just got bigger as the folks at North Texas Giving Day are coveri…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Can we go back to church?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK From the Third Reich to Redemption: How a Bible Turned a Nazi Soldier into a Christian Theologian To begin Military Appreciation Month, we’re sharing t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Doubling Down: Two Major Wins for Religious Freedom This Week

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK First Liberty Reclaims Religious Liberty for Two Churches Hosting Drive-In Services Churches that follow CDC guidelines while also creatively serving t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Are We Losing Our Constitutional System?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, As a valued friend and ally of religious freedom, I’m sure you have noticed the startling increase in anti-religious hostility during this time of crisis and unrest. I t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:43 AM

VICTORY: Louisville Church Officially Cleared to Hold Drive-In

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans April 21, 2020 Louisville Church Officially Cleared to Hold Drive-In Services After Reaching Agreement with Mayor Senior Pastor Chuck Salvo of First Liberty Client On Fire C…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Powerful victories for religious freedom happening nationwide

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK First Liberty Scores Two Powerful Victories to Save Drive-In Church Services Over the past week, our legal team scored two powerful victories for On Fi…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 9:43 PM

VICTORY x2: Churches Allowed to Continue "Drive-In" Services Thanks to FLI Efforts

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans April 16, 2020 Two Major Victories for Religious Freedom:Churches in MS & KY Allowed to Continue“Drive-In” Services First Liberty client Pastor Charleston Hamilton, Jr. …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 7:19 PM

POWERFUL VICTORY: FLI Saves Drive-In Easter Services for Local Churches

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans April 13, 2020 First Liberty Scores Powerful Victory To Save Drive-In Church Services During Historic Easter Weekend Leading the Nation’s Effort to Ensure Cooperation of Chur…
  Alison Nevans · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Short And Sweet for Easter Sunday

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Kelly Recaps Incredible Week of Victories:How First Liberty is Making an Impact During This Special Time Dear John, Hi, this is Alison, social media manager at First Liberty. Over …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Faith in a Time of "Social Distancing"

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Passover in a Pandemic: A Vivid Reminder of Why We Must Protect Religious Liberty in Our Homes Amidst an unprecedented health crisis, Jewish and Christ…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Big Things Happenning For Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Kelly Recaps Incredible Week of Victories:How First Liberty is Making an Impact During This Special Time Dear John, As you know, many sectors of our country are at a standstill bec…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 11:43 AM

Important Update from Kelly: Now is the time for unity

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   UPDATE FROM KELLY In a Time of Crisis, You Can Help First Liberty Keep Fighting for Religious Freedom In this video, Kelly Shackelford shares some timely informat…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Care Act Benefits: Join Us For This Friday's COVID-19 Teleforum

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Join FLI Attorneys & Experts For Live Q&A CallThis Friday at 12 PM (EST) Dear John, Last week, the government passed the $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill (The C.A.R.E.S. …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Cooperation of Church & State: How We Must Stand Together

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Cooperation of Church & State: How We Must Stand Together During a National Health Crisis Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, we have an opportunity t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Join Us Friday For Live Q&A on COVID-19 & Religious Liberty

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans March 26, 2020 Join FLI’s Live Call Tomorrow at 12 PM (EST)(877) 743-5428 Answering Your Questions on COVID-19 and Its Impact on Religious Freedom Millions of Americans…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 11:05 PM

A Privilege to Serve You: How Can We Be a Resource?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans A Privilege to Serve You:How First Liberty Can Be A Key Resource For You and Your Family Dear John, This is a very difficult time as every day we hear more news of the spread of th…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Prisoner of Conscience: Cuban pastor shares first-hand experience of being persecuted under socialist regime

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK The Dangers of Socialism to Religious Liberty in the U.S. Before emigrating to the United States, I was a pastor in Cuba who suffered religious persecu…