The presidential debates have ended, and we are being bombarded by political ads as Election Day fast approaches.
One important issue that should not get lost in all the rhetoric is that of religious liberty, which has come under attack in recent months. To help spread the word about the importance of protecting our religious freedoms, we developed an education and awareness campaign called "Free to Be Faithful."
Through this effort, we are offering resources that provide clarity regarding the church's role in matters of Christian citizenship. On the website, www.lcms.org/freetobefaithful, you can find:
- Articles such as "God Values Life" and "Repeating History"
- A timeline of the fight for religious liberty
- Tips on how to talk to your neighbor about religious freedom
- "Frequently Asked Questions" about this important matter
- A sample letter you can personalize and mail to your representatives
We invite you to explore, learn more — and share — these wonderful resources. We encourage all members of the LCMS to follow "their reason and all their senses" in supporting candidates, legislation, and social and political efforts they believe would improve society — and safeguard our precious religious liberty. As Scripture commands us, we pray that all of our elected leaders and those running for office lead according to God's righteous standards because "righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people" (Prov. 14:34 ESV).
God bless you and God bless America.  Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison President The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod | 
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