State Affairs
Religious Freedom of Speech and Practice
As America is “one nation under God,” founded on Judeo-Christian principles, we affirm the constitutional right of all individuals to worship as they choose. We strongly believe in Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech. Therefore, we demand: a. The repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which assaults the free speech of pastors and religious organizations. b. Protection of the First Amendment rights of any citizen to practice their religion and exercise their right to free speech in the public square, as well as in religious organization affiliations. c. Elimination of Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) involvement with Church messaging. d. That Texas judges and legislators uphold and defend our First Amendment rights of religious liberty and freedom of speech, and we oppose any effort to intimidate and prevent Christians and other people of faith from exercising their rights. e. Acknowledgement that the Church is a God-ordained institution with a sphere of authority separate from that of civil government, and thus the Church is not to be regulated, controlled, or taxed by any level of civil government.