Free To Be Faithful – The Government vs. Religious Non-Profit Institutions
Can the government force religious non-profit institutions to provide abortion-inducing drugs and devices to employees and students?
Goeglein discusses life march, pending legal cases
Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein is featured in a Jan. 20 Worldwide KFUO interview.
The Student Union – “Religious Liberty: Essential for a Free People”
Today we talk about religious liberty with one of our LCMS Free to be Faithful Young Adult Ambassadors.
Free To Be Faithful – Preparing Religious Institutions for Secular Challenges
Attorney Erik Stanley (Alliance Defending Freedom) discusses the impact of religious liberty on schools and students and talks about preparing religious institutions for secular challenges.
‘Religious Freedom Day’ resources available
The Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” website adds resources for the Jan. 16 observance.
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Genius and Courage
When it is commonly said that America was founded as a “Christian Nation,” that is only true in the sense that the overwhelming number of the founders were Christians, and that they recognized the benefit Christianity affords government.
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In the January ‘Lutheran Witness’
Readers can learn how Christians are “Free to be Faithful” with regard to key social and religious issues today, specifically those of marriage, life and religious liberty.
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Harrison encourages LCMS to ‘not grow weary’ in public square
“We can’t step back. We must participate,” LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison says during a Nov. 13 “Free to Be Faithful” webinar.
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“Where Do I Fit In?” — The New “What Does This Mean?”
Paul was not meant to “fit into” society. He was sent to proclaim Christ. We were not meant to “fit into” society. We were meant to shine as lights in a dark world (Phil. 2:15-16).
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Harrison to host free Nov. 13 webinar
The LCMS president will discuss the Lutheran understanding of the two kingdoms and field questions on topics addressed by the Synod’s “Free to Be Faithful” campaign.
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Free to be Faithful Newsletter – Winter 2014
Religious liberty and conscience, so long considered foundational in the United States of America, has been challenged in no less than three major Supreme Court cases in the last five years, with plenty more on the way.(Read more…)
‘Be Lutheran,’ Harrison encourages collegians in tweet chat
For the tweet-chat discussion in its entirety, go to #lcmspresident on Twitter or twubs.com/lcmspresident on Twubs.(Read more…)
Is There Hope for America?
It is ultimately the Lord, Scripture teaches, Who causes kingdoms to rise and fall; the Potter shapes the clay. And irrespective of their form of government, He blesses when He sees fit, allows bad things to happen and wicked men to prosper, in order t…
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of religious liberty
The Synod responds to the ruling that supports Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp.(Read more…)
President Harrison (LCMS):The Wait Is Over
Today is not an end to a discussion. It simply emboldens us to do what we do best as Lutherans. (Read more…)
Synod to provide resources for monthly emphases
The resources will be available free to districts, congregations and schools to use at any time during the month.(Read more…)
Free to be Faithful Essay Contest now open to pastors and church workers
Now, we want to hear from LCMS pastors and church workers through our summer Free to be Faithful Essay Contest. (Read more…)
LCMS signs HHS-related amicus brief
The brief relates to upcoming Supreme Court cases — involving Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties — that resulted from the Affordable Care Act and its Health and Human Services’ mandate.
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May, Harrison call for support of Indiana marriage bill
Indiana District President Rev. Daniel May and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison are working together to strengthen — and safeguard — traditional marriage in Indiana.
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Response to Court Opinion on Clergy Housing Allowance
On November 22, 2013, a Federal District Court in Wisconsin held that the clergy housing allowance is unconstitutional. Specifically, the judge entered an Order and Opinion declaring 26 U.S.C. Section 107(2) unenforceable because it violates the First and Fifth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The judge entered an order enjoining the IRS from enforcing […]
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LCMS Congregations advised to make own decisions on Boy Scouts involvement
An Oct. 7 letter from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison to church workers advises congregations to make their own decisions on whether or not they will sponsor troops with the Boy Scouts of America.(Read more…)
LCMS Releases Statement on Scouting
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Maggie Karner discusses marriage on KFUO
Maggie Karner, director, LCMS Life and Health Ministries, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court June 26 ruling on marriage on KFUO Radio’s Law & Gospel program.
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LCMS responds to Supreme Court ruling in marriage case
Responding to the June 26 decision striking down part of a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, the LCMS issues a statement saying “we are saddened for our nation, even as we call our fellow Christians to faithfulness and prayer.”
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