The “Equality Act” is back in the U.S. House and could easily pass if we do nothing. If HR 15 passes in the House, it has a good chance of passing in the Senate. And if it passes, it will be the worst thing that could happen to our children, parents, churches, religious schools, freedom of speech, and our religious liberty.

The Democrats plan to push the dangerous bill through Congress as fast as they can. They already have 212 votes, and if they get just six Republicans, they can pass the bill, even over the objection of the Speaker of the House.

The full House could vote as early as possible, followed by the Senate. Their strategy is to push this horrific legislation before we can raise the alarm.

The anger from the LGBTQ lobby is palpable, and they are directing their anger on members of Congress to pressure a vote. That’s why it is imperative that you push back NOW!

This extensive legislation will elevate privileges for LGBTQ conduct above religious freedom in every cultural arena in America — including churches and religious colleges.

I am rushing you this email so you can send an urgent fax right now to Congress. If the so-called “Equality Act” becomes law, it will cause unimaginable damage in every corner of our nation. Fax now. — Mat

Let me explain how the wrongly named “Equality Act” threatens you.

It elevates “sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression” to the same specially protected class as race. The best way to conceptualize the far-reaching impact of the “Equality Act” is expressed in this short sentence:

What you cannot do legally respecting race, you will not be able to do legally respecting LGBTQ or gender identity. And this includes everything covered by “Q” — which is about 550 sexual paraphilias (even pedophilia).

It will transform every area of American life — churches; religious colleges and universities; public, private, and Christian schools; curricula; religious and private organizations; employers; employees; individuals; foster care and adoption; shelters; local, state, and federal entities; privacy; women’s rights, including sports; a single individual providing a product or service online from their home, and more.

It will ban lifesaving counsel for those struggling with unwanted desires or behaviors.

And if you don't bow, you could be sued.

We won this battle in the last Congress by stopping the bill in the Senate. This time the battle will require every vote we can muster. Fax Congress right now to block this bill.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Democrats will no longer be satisfied with mere tolerance. “Tolerant?” she said. “That's a condescending word to me. This is not about tolerance. This is about respect for the LGBTQ community. This is about taking pride.” (emphasis added)

The “Equality Act” goes far beyond making legislative demands for Americans to "respect" LGBT behavior. This legislation will result in the wholesale destruction of our freedom, including religious freedom.

One former legislator said this bill “endangers the First Amendment right of every single American, because the bill makes no provision for sincerely held religious belief, it will criminalize the fundamental tenets of major world religions.”

Take note: For the first time ever, this bill states that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act may not be used as a defense!

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) stated that this bill “is a brazen attempt to replace religious liberties with the identity politics of the moment.” She went on to describe this bill as “hysterical clawing at individual Americans who hold personal religious convictions.”

It is imperative that we do not allow this bill to pass. Stand with me today. Send a rushed fax to Congress to stop this dangerous legislation.

Liberty Counsel Action is proud to be leading grassroots opposition to this horrific bill. We were the first voice alerting the public to this threat when it was first introduced years ago — and we were able to stop it.

But now the stakes are even higher. So, please do not just read this email and think someone else will act. We need each of you to pray and act NOW.

Your financial support allows us to be on the front lines of the battle for the heart and soul of our nation. If you can, join our extended Challenge Grant to DOUBLE your impact to help the massive effort needed to defeat this dangerous bill. Support Liberty Counsel Action today.

I encourage you to pray with me through Isaiah 59:19 for our nation. “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”

We are humbled to have the opportunity to stand for freedom, and I invite you to be a part of this crucial battle.

For freedom,

Mat Staver, Chairman
Liberty Counsel Action

P.S. Don't forget to also sign our petition against this outrageous bill. God’s blessings on you and your family.

Sources:

Equality Act of 2023. (2023, Jun). 118th Congress (2023-2024 Session).

Hains, Tim. “Pelosi: Tolerance ‘Is a Condescending Word,’ LGBT Rights Are ‘about Respect.’” RealClearPolitics, December 13, 2022. Realclearpolitics.com/video/2022/12/13/pelosi_tolerance_is_a_condescending_word_lgbt
_rights_are_about_respect.html.