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Religious Freedom and the Founding of Our Nation

Jun 8, 2012JerryReligious FreedomReligious Liberty

“Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” On March 4, 1789, those words became the supreme law of this land and the world was changed forever—for the better. For the first time in history a nation recognized, in the strongest way possible, the God-given right to freedom of religion. Almost over night, the United States of America became that shining city on hill—a place where oppressed people from all over the world came for refuge. It would be safe to say that without freedom of religion, there would be no United Sates of America. As Americans we enjoy a number of God-given rights, but without the first amendment freedom to choose to follow or not follow God as we see fit—without that freedom—none of our other rights matter very much.

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Rally Opponents Use Faulty Logic

Jun 7, 2012Jerry1 CommentReligious FreedomReligious Freedom

An atheist group called American Atheists released a statement to the press today in opposition to tomorrow’s religious freedom rally.

Among the arguments made in the statement was the notion that religious liberty is only guaranteed to the individual, not to organizations like churches. Well, that logic is faulty. Here’s why:

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Religious Freedom Rally Coming to Little Rock

Jun 6, 2012JerryStand Up for Religious Freedom RallyHHS Mandate, Little Rock, Religious Freedom, Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Contact: Jerry Cox
Office: 501-375-7000
Cell: 501-912-6600

Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally Coming to Little Rock on Friday

On Friday, June 8, at noon on the Capitol Building steps in Little Rock, concerned Arkansans will gather for the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally. Similar rallies will be occurring at the same time in cities nationwide. Thousands will take a stand for religious freedom and oppose government policies that harm it and set dangerous precedents, such as the controversial HHS mandate on religious institutions.

State Senator Missy Irvin of Mountain Home will serve as the rally’s master of ceremonies, and the following slate of keynote speakers are confirmed:
• Most Rev. Anthony Taylor, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
• Mark Evans, Senior Pastor, The Church at Rock Creek
• Beth Anne Rankin, CEO, Beth Anne Productions, Inc.
• Jerry Cox, President, Family Council

This rally is being organized by faith, political, and community leaders in Arkansas with assistance from Family Council. Learn more about the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally by visiting www.June8LittleRock.com or by calling Family Council at 501-375-7000.

A full press release will be released on the morning of Thursday, June 7.

Family Council is a conservative education and research organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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