ACLU & LGBTQ attack core mission of Christian schools 

If they succeed here, they will silence ALL Christian doctrine

One of the nation’s largest Christian universities is facing one of the most consequential legal battles in its history — one that reaches far beyond the campus and into the future of every Christian school, ministry, and faith-based institution in America.

Our case, Zinski v. Liberty University, has become a national flashpoint because it asks a defining question: Can the LGBTQ agenda force Christian institutions to abandon their Christian doctrine?  

Don’t let the ACLU & LGBTQ force schools and organizations to abandon Christian doctrine! Support our legal fund today and a special Challenge Grant will DOUBLE the impact of your donation.

This lawsuit did not arise accidentally. Jonathan Zinski had already been taking estrogen before applying to Liberty University, yet he signed Liberty’s doctrinal statement affirming biblical teaching on biological sex — a statement he had no intention of honoring. 

Once his probationary period ended, he announced his demand to be allowed to “identify” as a “woman” and change his name to “Ellenor” despite knowing his actions directly contradicted Liberty’s biblical doctrine and his own employment commitments. Liberty University acted consistently with its doctrinal expectations and refused to comply — but was immediately met with a lawsuit backed by the ACLU. 

The lower court ruling threatens to reshape religious liberty in America. The judge asserted that Liberty cannot “erect a shield against antidiscrimination laws” even when an employee openly defies its religious doctrine.

This interpretation ignores longstanding First Amendment protections and explicit Title VII provisions exempting religious institutions when they make employment decisions based on their religious doctrine.

Next month I will present oral argument before a three-judge panel at the Court of Appeals. This case is eventually headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where a ruling would be a landmark decision governing the rights of Christian schools and organizations for generations. And that is why Liberty Counsel is preparing an intensive defense — one requiring extensive research and preparation — sustained by your prayers and support. 

But the urgency goes even deeper. 

Liberty University is not only a defendant in a lawsuit — it is also a training ground for the next generation of Christian professionals. Liberty University students and their parents choose Liberty precisely because it boldly teaches biblical truth and prepares them to stand for religious freedom in a culture increasingly hostile to it. The school’s motto is “Training Champions for Christ.” This mission is not possible if the employees openly contradict Christian doctrine. 

Student testimonies reflect a profound commitment to justice and the gospel — students like Matthew, called to bring Christ’s truth into government; Trenton, determined to anchor law in objective moral grounding; Hannah, passionate about protecting women and children; and Alexandra, whose calling to defend Christian educators began when she was just a child.

Defend Christian education from the ACLU & LGBTQ!

These young men and women represent the future of Christian leaders. But if the ACLU succeeds, the very institutions that raise up such leaders could be compelled to abandon biblical teaching in their employment decisions — placing Christian education, ministry leadership pipelines, and faith-based missions at risk nationwide.

This is why your partnership is essential.

Defending Liberty University is not merely one case. It is about securing the constitutional guarantee that Christian organizations must operate according to Scripture without fear of punishment. It is about protecting every church, school, and ministry from being forced — by courts or by activist pressure — to hire individuals whose beliefs or conduct fundamentally contradict their mission. 

And right now, every gift carries twice the impact, thanks to a special Challenge Grant supporting our legal fund. Your contribution will be immediately doubled to strengthen the legal defense at this pivotal hour. 

Will you stand with Liberty Counsel today?

Your gift will help ensure that:

• Liberty Counsel can fully prepare to win this case. 
• Institutions nationwide retain their right to religious freedom. 
• Christian students continue receiving training grounded in Truth. 

We cannot allow one ruling to endanger decades of constitutional protections. And we cannot allow secular organizations with massive funding to overwhelm Christian institutions committed to honoring God. 

This is a defining moment — one we must meet with courage and unity. 

We look forward to the next phase of this litigation as we prepare for oral arguments in just a matter of weeks. We will not allow the ACLU to steamroll this Christian school, or any other — because if the LGBTQ agenda wins, no Christian institution will be safe.

Please, give generously today. Help us defend Liberty University and preserve religious freedom for future generations. Every dollar moves us closer to victory not only for Liberty but also for every Christian institution.