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The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

"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 "Bill of Rights" -- 12/15/1791]

Helpful Information

Founding Documents of the United States of America

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The United States Constitution, Articles I-VII

The Bill of Rights/Amendments I-X

Amendments XI-XXVII

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The Citizens Rule Book -- Jury Handbook --Linclon said "Study the Constitution!" -- "Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice."

Rights Come From God, Not The State!

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the following educational materials:

American Government Lectures

American History

Presenting America's forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage

The Separation of Church and State --......the "separation" phrase so frequently invoked today was rarely mentioned by any of the Founders; and even Jefferson's explanation of his phrase is diametrically opposed to the manner in which courts apply it today. "Separation of church and state" currently means almost exactly the opposite of what it originally meant.

"Separating the Church From the State" -- "....If government truly wants its judicial definition of separation of church and state, especially during the year-end holiday, perhaps we need to begin within government....."

News & Commentary

Will the alleged murderer be charged with an added “Hate crime,” – Or,

Does the Hate Crime Law only apply to crimes perpetrated against homosexuals?

Street Preachers Killed In United States -- …."The increasing demonization of Christians in our culture makes some feel its open season on Christians," said Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission…. – worthynews.com – 1/11/10

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Hate Crime Law -

Anti 1st Amendment & Discriminatory

Mid-Michigan religious leaders challenge hate crimes law -- ….Gary Glenn is the president of the American Family Association of Michigan. He says, 'We filed a lawsuit to protect religious free speech rights of individuals who want to continue to speak out for their religious values.' ...– connectmidmichigan.com – 1/9/10

Please note: See short video

Pastor comments on his 'hate crimes' lawsuit -- ……Yuille tells OneNewsNow that he also finds it insulting to equate the supposed "civil rights" struggle of homosexuals with the real civil rights struggle of African-Americans….. -- onenewsnow.com – 1/9/10

Preemptive 1st Amendment Defending Lawsuit:

“Midland man, Bridgeport minister say hate crimes law could make sermons illegal” -- …. 'Our point is that pastors and others are not prosecuted as criminals for speaking out against homosexual behavior and the political agenda that promotes it,' said Gary Glenn, a Midland resident and president of the American Family Association of Michigan. 'It’s all about free speech,' Glenn said. Glenn and three mid-Michigan ministers filed a civil rights suit challenging the constitutionality of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act that President Barack Obama signed in October....– mlive.com – 1/5/10

“New Federal ‘Hate Crimes’ Law Challenged on Constitutional Grounds” – cnsnews.com – 1/5/10

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Fallout from “Hate crimes” bill =

A restriction of 1st Amendment rights and discriminatory attacks upon Christians and others who dare speak their minds

Obama signs 'hate crimes' bill -Christian broadcasters concerned – onenewsnow.com (10/30/09)

All the more reason to make sure the "Anti-1st Amendment-in-Chief,” [Obama] is a 1 term president:

U.S. sponsors plan to restrict free speech -- Joins Egyptians in proposal to United Nations Human Rights Council -- ……It demands that all nations condemn and criminalize "any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence." Steven Groves of the Heritage Foundation told WND the issue is not about free speech at all but about installing international precedents to stifle any criticism of Islam….. – wnd.com – (10/21/09)

He’s not one of us –The unpatriotic president:

Obama’s Chicago Style: Have Czar do dirty work:

Away with 1st Amendment Rights:

[Obama Czar] “Cass Sunstein drafted 'New Deal Fairness Doctrine' -- Asserts government should regulate broadcasting as it imposed end to segregation” – wnd.com (9/16/09)

1st Amendment molestation by San Diego County, CA , abandoned – “Apology issued for S.D. Bible study threat” – “…..In a letter to the Joneses and Broyles June 3, the county's chief administrative officer said the order was wrongfully issued and the county would conduct a review of its code enforcement officer training….. (6/8/09)

Bigotry against people of faith & 1st Amendment believers – Would this county threaten Mary-Kay parties? – “Home: No place for Bible study -- County demands pastor obtain $10,000 permit to host friends” (5/23/09)

1st Amendment Issues:

[Over rabid homosexual activist intrusion] --“Church sues homosexual activists for disrupting service” -…..Mount Hope Church is represented by the Alliance Defend Fund which says it's a federal crime to interfere with people exercising their religious rights in a house of worship. Bash Back! responds to the lawsuit on its website, declaring that: "Bash Back! and radical transfolk/queers cannot and will not be intimidated." ….. (5/15/09)

IRS backs pastors' political activities -- ….the decision indicates that liberals' attempt to intimidate pastors into keeping their mouths shut on social issues has backfired. "Instead of scaring pastors, now there's a written IRS statement outlining what these pastors are doing and approving them and saying those are valid under the law," he says. "So it's sort of the liberals' worst nightmare -- pastors not only have freedom, but now they know they have that freedom." In addition, the IRS says pastors can encourage their congregations to get involved in the political process and stand for the beliefs that are so important…… (5/15/09)

Hate crime law - bad legislation -- will infringe on 1st Amendment rights --"Gary Glenn, president of the American Family Association of Michigan, is opposed to the adoption of the laws, contending they will infringe on the freedom of religion. In an AFA action alert sent to tens of thousands of supporters in Michigan, Glenn said HB 4836 poses a serious threat to religious free speech rights, citing the use of such 'hate crime' laws in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. to prosecute Christians merely for speaking out against homosexual activists’ political agenda."

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Trampling upon Liberty -- 1st Amendment under attack – “'Hate crimes' bill - bad news for believers” (4/21/09)

Poll: “What do you think is the primary motive of those who push for 'hate crimes' laws?” (4/21/09)

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The Anti-1st Amendment Intolerant Legislation – “Congressman: 'Hate crimes' would 'break' Constitution -- Criminalizing thought called 'unprecedented in federal law'” (5/8/09)

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Senate bombarded on 'Pedophile Protection Act' -- Campaign to stop hate-crimes bill takes off on first day (5/8/09)

[Free Speech champion] – “Banned by U.K., Savage hits back -- Radio talk star blocked from visits, along with terrorists, neo-Nazis” (5/6/09)

Doctors face orders to 'kill on demand' -- New assisted suicide law requires physicians to act --“…….The concern is over the attack on doctors' ethics and religious beliefs – as well as the Hippocratic oath – that may be violated by a demand that they prescribe deadly chemicals or in some other way assist in a person's death…… (5/3/09)

Note: Christian Legal Society (5/3/09)

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President’s assault on the 1st Amendment -- “Obama Vetoes Religion in the Public Square ” -- “……A diversity of religious beliefs has always existed in America, so what point is the President making here? …… he seems to have trouble with any religious viewpoint that makes actual truth claims……. (4/26/09)

Censorship in Texas: Fighting Academic and Religious Discrimination – ……Dr. Raymund Paredes, in his official capacity as Texas Commissioner of Higher Education, has assumed and officially favored his personal viewpoint that the Big Bang was an "astonishing event" that "was initiated some 14 billion years ago," and imposed that personally-held belief on a private school…. (4/26/09)

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Brazil falls off its rocker, discriminates and persecutes free speech – “Prominent Pro-Family Activist Julio Severo Flees Brazil to Escape Charges of ’Homophobia’" (4/13/09)

Note: Julio Severo away from Brazil (4/13/09)

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“Clergy in the crosshairs” – Arrogant politicians falling prey to homosexual activism -- 1st Amendment “free” speech and freedom of religion, again, under assault – (4/14/09)

Anti market and anti 1st Amendment --Speaker Pelosi Backs Senate Amendment to Regulate Talk Radio

Anti First Amendment legislation should be a no brainer -- "Bill would place state in charge of Catholic Church" (3/15/09)

Assault on people of faith and their 1st Amendment rights -- "Debate over Kalamazoo gay-rights ordinance centers on religion" (3/12/09)

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