Power-drunk governors and other state officials are resorting to bullying tactics to silence churches and houses of worship — including large world outreaches like Andrew Wommack's! But there's good news in the battle against the tyranny that has emerged in the name of fighting COVID-19. Read on to learn more. -Mat

Before getting to the meat of today's message, I want to remind you that a generous supporter has established a challenge grant to help underwrite the extraordinary litigation docket Liberty Counsel is managing due to the wave of unconstitutional church restrictions and our many other cases.

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This extraordinary challenge grant could not have come at a better time because the tyrannical attacks on churches and houses of worship are growing more intense by the day.

We've all read historical accounts of tyrannical kings who leveled draconian mass punishments against entire regions or cities for the defiant actions of one man or institution. Throughout history, many such retributions have been imposed because churches refused to bend to a tyrant's wishes.

Evil rulers, eager to destroy the liberating power of the Gospel, have taken citizen's property by force, issued fines and fees to financially break their opposition and even starved or demolished entire populations to force others into submission. Throughout history, tyrants have targeted followers of God.

Sadly, a contemporary group of bullies are using unconstitutional tactics against houses of worship and their communities right here in America. And Liberty Counsel is aggressively defending the victims of their oppression. Many of our current cases exemplify this "new age of tyranny" all too well.

In Colorado, Pastor Andrew Wommack runs one of the largest Christian ministries in the world — Andrew Wommack Ministries International (AWMI). Wommack's books have been translated into multiple languages, his television and radio programs are heard by millions around the world and AWMI has brought the Gospel to some of the most hostile places on earth.

Yet, the state of Colorado is trying to shut down Wommack's Bible Conferences. While AWMI continues to work with local government to protect people, the demand by the state attorney general to shut down his meetings went too far.

The Colorado county where AWMI is headquartered happens to have a special variance — essentially an exemption from certain COVID restrictions. However, if Wommack continues to follow his conscience to hold his events, the state of Colorado is likely to punish the entire county by revoking the county exemption. Such an action would put people out of work and throw the county back into a full shutdown, causing an economic catastrophe.

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In Illinois, we face a similar situation with our clients Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church and Logos Baptist Ministries. Both churches refused to obey Governor J.B. Pritzker's illegal orders limiting church attendance to 10 people.

In retribution, Pritzker, along with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, towed and impounded the cars of neighbors who live around the church, blocked the church parking lot and even threatened to destroy the church buildings through "Summary Abatement" if just one more person set foot on the churches' property.

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom supports and encourages people chanting "Death to Cops" and singing songs of Marxist revolution, but arrogantly commanded all California churches to STOP singing or chanting about the Lord. This is a direct violation of Scripture!

And Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam established a hotline urging people to report fellow citizens who violate any of his draconian orders.

Historically, unjust rulers have dispatched roving bands of vandals and instigators to beat, punish and destroy the persons and property of citizens and churches alike.

In Holly Springs, MS, a small church was firebombed, leveling the sanctuary. "Maybe you'll stay home now" was spray-painted on the church parking lot.

The use of bully tactics is finding new life in many of the Democrat-run cities and states of America.

Thankfully, there are champions in our nation arising to defend the people and their churches. One of the most effective of those champions of the rule of law right now is YOU – the faithful Liberty Counsel supporter.

Since 1989, Liberty Counsel has served as one of the nation's top pro-bono public interest law firms. We focus mainly on religious freedom, the sanctity of life and family values. We regularly take cases all the way to the Supreme Court and have a solid track record of winning.

Liberty Counsel never charges our clients because most people could not afford to take on a legal case against the government or behemoths like Planned Parenthood on their own.

That's why YOU are the champion of the oppressed, because YOUR generous donations make it possible for us to defend the defenseless!

Today, you can double your impact in saving America's churches and religious freedom. As I said above, a generous supporter has established a challenge grant that will effectively double every donation's impact, dollar for dollar.

Please, do not let this opportunity to fully fund the legal defense of America's embattled pastors, the churches under attack and every American's right to religious freedom. Please, make your best possible gift TODAY so that religious freedom will still be FREE tomorrow.

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In Christ,

Mat Staver
Founder & Chairman

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