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5 Shocking Photos: Are Tyranny and Religious Oppression Already on America’s Shores?
As Americans, we may think religious oppression is something that happens in China or North Korea, or in other places too far away to affect our own freedoms. In this edition, we’ll examine 5 recent images from right here the U.S. that pose an important question: Is America is already trotting down the road to religious oppression and tyranny?
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California Bans Singing in Church: Just One of Many Outrageous Acts of Discrimination
Nowhere in the Constitution do we find the power of government officials to tell churches and people of faith if they can sing or lift their voices in worship. But California Governor Newsom somehow discovered the authority to meddle with church worship, and this is just the latest incident in a growing list of brazen abuses of power under the guise of a “new normal.”
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Kelly Shackelford at Gateway Church: “Open Your Eyes—God and Religious Freedom in America”
Over the July 4th weekend, First Liberty President and CEO, Kelly Shackelford delivered an inspiring speech at Gateway Church in Dallas. Watch the video below, as Kelly offers a timely message of hope, strength and courage to all of us during this definitive moment in our country’s history.
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New York Government Officials Have a Long, Entrenched History of Religious Discrimination
Recently, some of the most appalling examples of discrimination and hateful vitriol against houses of worship has occurred in New York, arguably the state hardest hit by the viral outbreak. But bigotry by government officials in the Empire State runs deep—and it’s existed for a very long time.
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Second Wave? Our Winning Record Shows Why First Liberty is Americans’ “First Call”
Now, as America faces a potential second wave, along with new attacks, learn why First Liberty will continue the national fight for our First Freedom.
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FLI Live! Featuring Dr. Albert Mohler: A Pivotal Moment for Religious Freedom in America
In FLI Live!, Dr. Albert Mohler, sits down with Kelly Shackelford to discuss the troubling issues that will define the future of religious liberty.