Religious Liberty: Free to be Faithful^®

A religious liberty education and awareness campaign from the LCMS

In response to increasing intrusions by government in the realm of the church, the LCMS launched a Free to be Faithful campaign in September 2012 to educate and move people to take informed action to protect religious freedom and all the cultural issues that pertain to it: confessing the faith in the public square, marriage, defending the sanctity of human life, etc.

‘Protecting Your Ministry’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom have collaborated on a legal guide entitled “Protecting Your Ministry,” which can help LCMS congregations, schools and ministries protect against and prepare for religious liberty intrusions.

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Worldwide KFUO.org

As part of the Synod’s Free to be Faithful^® initiative, Worldwide KFUO.org hosts a monthly radio broadcast to discuss religious liberty issues with key attorneys and other experts. Join KFUO’s Kip Allen at 2:30 p.m. Central time on the third Wednesday of each month.

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Free to Be Faithful – Reporter

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KFUO Radio: Two-kingdom perspective of the State of the Union address
The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, discusses the 2019 State of the Union address from a two-kingdom perspective during a Free to be Faithful® program with KFUO host Kip Allen.
Monday, March 04, 2019 3:28:48 PM

KFUO Radio: LCMS Life Conference
The Rev. Robert Zagore, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks about the 2019 LCMS Life Conference during a Free to be Faithful® program with KFUO host Kip Allen.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:00:34 AM

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Resources for Congregations
We are Free to be Faithful - A color & black and white bulletin insert for congregations Download PDF

U.S. Supreme Court & Amicus Briefs Information
- For the latest transcripts U.S. Supreme court arguments, opinions etc., visit supremecourt.gov
- Read the latest amicus briefs the LCMS has participated in involving important cases: lcms.org/board/amicusbriefs

Youth Development
- Audio: Rev. Day Discusses LCMS Dissolving Memorandum of Understanding with BSA (Dec. 4, 2015)
- Harrison, Day on Boy Scouts action: ‘It is a sad day’ | Reporter Online (July 28, 2015)
- Memorandum of Understanding: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Boy Scouts of America
- August 2013 Harrison Follow-up Letter to BSA
- LCMS Releases Statement on Scouting: Letter from President Matthew C. Harrison
- Participation in Scout-type Organizations for Boys: Considerations for LCMS Churches and Individuals
- Quotations from LCMS Conventions Regarding Scouting
- Boy Scouts of America: Why the Proposed Policy Change Matters (May 2013 Statement by LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison)
- Boy Scouts of America: What the Policy Change Means (May 2013 Statement by Office of National Mission Executive Director Rev. Bart Day)
- Letter to Boy Scouts of America Executive Committee and to the Voting Members (March 2013 Letter from LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison)
- LCMS Signs Memorandum of Understanding with American Heritage Girls

Life & Marriage Resources
- Life Resources
  Being pro-life isn’t just about the important work of standing against abortion. It’s about valuing life from conception to natural death, and we have resources to help in your catechesis and advocacy on the life issues we face in our culture today.
- Marriage Resources
  These resources offer a Biblical understanding of God’s gift of marriage between a man and woman. Learn about the value and joy of marriage, why it is special, and how Christ serves others through it. Resources include talking points on the sanctity of marriage.

Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty

The mission of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty is to ignite and fuel a uniquely Lutheran response to increasing intrusions, limitations and challenges by the government in the life of the Church, while educating, encouraging and equipping LCMS members and organizations to take informed action in support of marriage, life and religious freedom.

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