10.24.06

A Special Time This Past Weekend with Our Co-Founder Dr. D. James Kennedy...
On Saturday night, I had the honor of addressing the Center for Reclaiming America's 10th anniversary celebration in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

It was wonderful time with so many of ADF's friends and supporters, but most notably, it was a time to honor ADF's co-founder Dr. D. James Kennedy for his vision and for his perseverance to stay in the battle.

The center's audience was excited to learn about how the Lord has rewarded Dr. Kennedy's (left) vision with the nine God-given courtroom victories for marriage this past summer, the wins in the legal battle to preserve public displays of the Ten Commandments, and other key issues in the defense of our First Liberty – religious freedom.

But most of all, I was truly blessed to pay tribute to Dr. Kennedy, a true mentor, and humble servant of the Lord as well as Gary Cass, executive director of the Center. Thank you Dr. Kennedy for your leadership, your vision, and your perseverance. You are an inspiration to us all!

ADF Wins for Religious Speech Coast-to-Coast
In Los Angeles, California, ADF attorneys reached a settlement with county officials that will allow religious expression on public sidewalks surrounding county court buildings.

Christian author and TV co-host Ray Comfort and Pastor Emeal Zwayne (pictured with ADF Senior Legal Counsel Mike Johnson, center) peacefully shared their faith outside a Los Angeles county courthouse for over two years. Then in late 2005, police officers removed both men from a walkway outside the courthouse and ordered them not to return, citing the court's newly-enacted policy, a so-called "no-speech zone."

ADF filed a federal civil rights lawsuit to challenge the unconstitutional policy, and court officials ultimately agreed to revise their rules in a manner that once again allows the Gospel to be shared near county courthouses.

ADF's Johnson says: "For more than two years, virtually no complaints or other problems occurred, yet the presiding judge suddenly chose to institute a ban on our clients' religious speech. We are pleased that those who choose to exercise their First Amendment rights on sidewalks outside courthouse buildings will no longer have to fear legal consequences."

Learn more by reading the ADF press release...

In Pasadena, Maryland, Hillary Humphrey, a high school student was told that she could not promote her pro-life event at her campus. All Hillary wanted to do was pass out flyers that informed students about the event to heighten awareness about the number of babies tragically aborted each year.

Although the school policy allows students and student groups to distribute and post other literature, Hillary's materials were considered to be "too inflammatory."

Hillary contacted ADF, and ADF senior legal counsel Brian Raum sent a letter to school officials, informing them of Hillary's rights under the Constitution. The result? The school allowed Hillary and other pro-life students to publicize their pro-life event – which occurs this Tuesday, October 24th. A copy of Brian's letter to the school officials is available to read at www.telladf.org/UserDocs/HumphreyLetter.pdf.

Learn more by reading the ADF press release...

Thank you again for these victories, the right to hear and speak the Truth, made possible through your prayers and support!

Prayer Requests | Visit the ADF prayer page
"Without Christ, we can do nothing." - John 15:5

1. Please pray for the ongoing same-sex "marriage" cases across America
   
2. Please pray for continued wisdom for the many legal battles ahead.