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Due to concerns over threats to religious freedom, both at home and abroad, the Catholic bishops have called for a "Fortnight for Freedom," a 14-day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21 to July 4th. Catholics in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City have answered the call and held a "Rally for Religious Freedom!" Christians of many denominations gathered at the Cox Convention Center on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to defend religious freedom! A number of inspiring speakers address religious liberty, why it is so important to our country, how it is under threat today and what we can do about it. Speakers include Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, Pastor Frank Cargill, Pastor Ronnie W. Rogers, Dr. James Taylor, Congressman James Lankford, Representative Rebecca Hamilton, Attorney General Scott Pruitt, Prof. Michael Scaperlanda, Prof. Teresa Collett, William Federer, Stephen Ray. The lively crowd was treated to the debut of the non-denominational version of the Test of Fire video, as well as the trailer for the upcoming movie Last Ounce of Courage, set to release on Sept. 14, 2012. Patriotic music was provided by Mountain Smoke. Daily Oklahoman: Catholics, Protestants rally in Oklahoma City for religious freedom Edmond Sun: Adherents of faiths to rally for religious freedom KFOR - Rally for Religious Freedom takes over Cox Center Video from KFOR |
Rally for Religious Freedom OKC |
June 23, 2012 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM Cox Convention Center Arena |
The First Amendment |
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. |
The Founding Fathers on Religious Liberty |
It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For this very reason peoples of other faiths have been afforded asylum, prosperity and freedom of worship here. - Patrick Henry |
To obtain religious as well as civil liberty, I entered zealously into the Revolution. God grant that this religious liberty may be preserved in these States, to the end of time, and that all who believe in the religion of Christ may practice the leading principle of charity, the basis of every virtue. - Charles Carroll |
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Please pray and thank God for the success of the rally, for religious liberty both here and in other nations, and for our leaders to be receptive to God's will. You can support us by attending the event and with donations to sponsor the cost of the event. Click on the "Donate" button to help defray the costs. |