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| | | 4 min read: This is sad news for Barronelle Stutzman | | | | Barronelle has received some devastating news... | | | | | | Dear Fellow American,
Washington floral artist Barronelle Stutzman has been standing for her freedom for roughly eight years. She's made two trips to the Washington Supreme Court and petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court twice.
During that time, she's faced the possibility of losing her family business and her life savings. And she's even received violent threats.
Through it all, this sweet grandmother has remained steadfast in her faith...drawing strength from God and from people like you who have supported her and her stand for freedom.
But last week, Barronelle got some devastating news. The United States Supreme Court has denied her appeal and will not hear her case.
This is sad news for Barronelle. She hoped that the high court would deliver justice and protect her religious freedom...and yours.
Now, her future remains uncertain.
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Targeting a grandmother for punishment because of her religious convictions is not American. It is a symptom of a society that is increasingly rejecting our Constitution and the God-given freedoms it protects.
The fact is that Barronelle serves everyone who comes through her doors...she always has. But the state is telling her that's not enough. The government has demanded that she use her God-given talents to celebrate something in conflict with her faith.
This is a violation of Barronelle's religious freedom.
And it is a shocking blow to freedom for all Americans, friend. No one should have to choose between their faith and their livelihood.
Our nation has a long history of protecting the right of peaceful citizens to disagree. Yet the government is punishing Barronelle because she has chosen to live according to her religious beliefs about marriage!
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear this case means that the Washington Supreme Court ruling against Barronelle will stand.
This is a victory for opponents of freedom, friend. And you know if their continued efforts to deny your freedom go unchallenged, Barronelle will be just one of many victims.
But we are not going to back down. We will continue our efforts to secure legal protections for people like Barronelle who are standing for the freedom to live and work peacefully according to their deepest religious beliefs.
Those who oppose your freedom are in it for the long haul. They are primed, ready, and well-funded. They think you should be forced to keep your faith at home...or at church. If you insist on living out your faith at work, they could very well do the same thing to you that they did to Barronelle...and are doing to others like her right now.
And it's likely that opponents of religious freedom will be emboldened by this decision.
Around the country, there are people like Barronelle who need your help. They are being dragged into court and told that they no longer have the freedom to live and work consistently with their faith, or to run their own businesses in accordance with their most deeply held beliefs.
This must stop.
Your support helps protect people of faith who are simply trying to live in a way that honors God. And when you give today, your gift will be added to a $1 million challenge grant to further the impact for freedom. | | | | Without you, people like Barronelle would have nowhere to turn for help
Friend, opponents of freedom are trying to deny your right to live and work according to your deeply held beliefs. They want to silence you and others who dare to honor God in their daily lives.
That's why we are seeing an increased need to take on important cases like Barronelle's during this critical time in our nation's history.
We know that without Christ, we can do nothing (John 15:5). And praise God that He continues to provide the resources we need to defend freedom. He is using your financial gifts to secure victories for freedom...including 13 victories at the U.S. Supreme Court since 2011!
He is the source of our HOPE. And together, and with God's blessing, we can WIN.
But with every victory, the opposition hits back twice as hard.
There is a lot on the line. And anyone who is willing to stand for faith and freedom should never have to stand alone.
That's why your help is needed now.
Please rise to the challenge of the $1 million grant with your tax-deductible gift today.
Friend, our country was founded to make religious freedom secure as our first freedom. We cannot give up the essence of America voluntarily.
We will stand up for freedom.
We will kneel in prayer before God.
And we will run into battle with the certain knowledge that all that is just and true and pure is on our side.
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