Dear Friend,
While concerns about the economy, the never-ending threat of war and the loss of our civil liberties abound, the culture wars, the undermining of religion and the loss of traditional values also send a dour message about the road America is traveling.
Add to this the fact that the foundation of society, the family, is fractured and in serious trouble. As a consequence, our community ties and kinship have been broken. And while we need them more than ever, there is little left of the older values. Indeed, if one were to judge American society by the hedonistic sexual carnival played out nightly on primetime television, he or she would logically conclude that the older values are now nonexistent.
In sum, it is not being fatalistic to state that I fear we are headed for a meltdown of epic proportions. Rather, I believe it is a realistic assessment of what the future holds unless the American people can once again rekindle the spirit of freedom held by those who gave birth to American democracy.
How can we keep any sense of optimism when the government may be headed toward a proto-fascist structure? Simply put, the government must be held to its end of the bargain and forced to practice what it preaches. At the same time, we must be realistic, knowing that confronting the government in an era where governmental power is so expansive will be difficult.
In the end, it is still “we the people” who hold the ultimate power.
The Rutherford Institute is leading the fight for freedom in courts and communities across the nation. Now, more than ever, I need to know that you will stand with us in this critical fight for our faith and freedoms.
With less than a week to go before the $100,000 matching gift challenge grant campaign ends, I need to know that you stand with us. If you respond before May 1, your tax-deductible gift of $35, $150 or more can translate into a donation of $70, $300 or more to continue the much-needed work of The Rutherford Institute.
Please do what you can today. Every dollar makes a difference in this fight for freedom.
From the front lines of the fight for freedom, I remain,
Faithfully yours,
John W. Whitehead
President
P.S. In order for freedom to survive in this country, it’s going to take all of us sacrificing and doing everything possible to protect and defend it. At a time when every dollar is being stretched to meet a multitude of needs, we need your help to keep freedom alive in America. Please donate today.
The Rutherford Institute
Post Office Box 7482
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Phone: 434-978-3888
FAX: 434- 978-1789
http://www.rutherford.org
Under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service, The Rutherford Institute is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations to support The Rutherford Institute's legal and educational work help to safeguard the constitutional rights and religious freedoms of all Americans. Donations are tax-deductible. In compliance with general industry standards of a nonprofit organization, the Institute is audited annually by an independent accounting firm.
Founded in 1982 by constitutional attorney and author John W. Whitehead, The Rutherford Institute is a civil liberties organization that provides free legal services to people whose constitutional and human rights have been threatened or violated.
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