THE EQUALITY ACT *

* which is currently before Congress in Washington, D.C.

"The equality Act that is being considered by Congress sounds innocent. All Americans should enjoy equality & the protections of the U.S. Constitution. But in elevating sexual orientation to a protected class, the Equality Act will bring sweeping changes to current laws, to the great detriment of the religious & constitutional freedoms of biblically faithful churches, institutions, Christian schools & individuals.

"In fact, those churches & institutions that are bound by the Word of God to the truth of marriage between a man & a woman could be punished for simply standing on our consistent beliefs. The Equality Act effectively outlaws the words of Christ & our free exercise of religion.

"The Equality Act expands the definition of 'public accommodation' & puts an ultimatum to individuals, religious non-profits, food banks, schools, charities, adoption agencies:  'Change your faith-based practices or face government punishment.'"

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1. Treat all people with kindness & respect ("You shall love your neighbor as yourself" Mark 12:31).

2. Become informed about the Equality Act & the issues of gender dysphoria.

3. Consider your role as Christian citizens & make your voice known to your elected officials Our friends at Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) have created a simple web tool to allow you to reach out to your congressperson.

4. Pray for our officials, government, & the church in these challenging days.

Additional resources regarding the Equality Act:

* Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty

* Alliance Defending Freedom - The True Impact of the "Equality Act"

* Heritage Foundation - 11 Myths About H.R. 5, the Equality Act of 2021.

LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Full details  all resources mentioned can be found on the Nebraska District LCMS website at www.ndlcms.org/action-alert

NOTE

I copied this information from a flyer that was an insert in our SUN bulletin at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk.