Yesterday, ministers from across the country joined Dr. Gary Cass in a rally to protect the religious free speech of all clergymen. In an effort to confront Attorney General Eric Holder over the new hate crime legislation just passed by the Congress and signed into law by President Obama, the ministers gathered together to proclaim the Biblical truth about the sin of homosexuality.

In the new law Pastors could be arrested for preaching the whole Bible. Title 18 of the United States Code, regarding accessories to crime, states: "Whoever commits an offense against the United States or aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures its commission, is punishable as a principal."

This unconstitutional law creates a fear in pastors to not preach the truth about the sin of homosexuality.

"If this law is used to silence me or any of these preachers for speaking the truth, then we will be forced to conscientiously defy it," Rick Scarborough, from Vision America, declared at the rally. "That is my calling as a Christian and my right as an American citizen."

Matt Staver, of Liberty Council, also wrote a letter, presented at the rally, to Attorney General Holder in which he cites the dangers and unconstitutionality of this new law.

“The event was a great success. The Lord was honored, truth was proclaimed, and we are grateful for the many people who came and supported our effort. We look forward to challenging this law in the future.”

Thank you for your support as we gathered to defend the rights of all Christians to speak the truth in the public square.

Those involved in Monday's rally included

• Rev. Rick Scarborough: Vision America
• Bishop E.W. Jackson: S.T.A.N.D.- Staying True to America's National Destiny
• Paul Diamond, Esq.: Christian Legal Centre
• J. Grace Harley: Jesus is the Answer Ministries
• Janet Porter: Faith to Action
• Michael Marcavage and Linda Beckman: “Philadelphia 11” and  Repent America
• Rev. Paul Blair: Reclaiming Oklahoma for Christ
• Matt Barber: Liberty Council
• Rev. Jim Garlow: Skyline Church / California Pastor’s Rapid Response Network
• Rev. Pat Mahoney: Christian Defense Coalition
• Rev. Scott Lively: Defend the Family
• Pastor C. S. Cooley: Church of God in Christ  
• Pierre Bynum: Chaplain of Family Research Council
• Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt: Pray in Jesus Name

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