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nonprofit, has seen his organization
secure scores of First Amendment
victories across the country. One
recent and well-known example
involved Jack Phillips, the cake artist
who owns Masterpiece Cakeshop in
Colorado. Citing similarities between
that case and the recent debate over
the airport concession contract,
Tucker stated that “when the U.S.
Supreme Court sided with Jack last
year it found that the Colorado Civil
Rights Commission violated the Free
Exercise Clause because it was hostile
to his sincerely-held beliefs. And
that’s exactly what’s happening here
in San Antonio.” He continued, saying
“this is something that should be
concerning for every San Antonio
business and quite frankly everyone
in the city. Because today it’s one
belief or point of view. Tomorrow it’s
another. Which company are they
going to target next?”
What is a Christ-led response,
now and in the future? Christians
can no longer sit on the sidelines of the
political arena because we are too busy
or feel we have no voice. At the same
time, we must recognize that this is a
spiritual battle. In fact, 2 Corinthians
10:4 speaks to this. “The weapons we
fight with are not the weapons of this
world. On the contrary, they have
divine power to demolish strongholds.”
These weapons include love, prayer,
faith and relationship.
LOVE. Yes, many are angry about
this decision. But anger cannot drive
our actions. Love must. Jesus in
Matthew 22:37-40 said the “Greatest
Commandment” is to love God with
everything we have, with the second
being to love our neighbor as
ourselves. What do we gain by
complaining, criticizing, growing
impatient?
PRAYER. On May 19, a citywide
prayer event was held with the runoff
election and the future of our city in
mind. This historic event saw the two
largest churches in San Antonio
co-host and act in unity, to sound the
trumpet and alert the body of Christ
to pray. More prayer events should be
held, but you have the power to move
heaven in your own individual and
ongoing prayer efforts. Prayer can
turn the tide of events! Prayer can fuel
future decisions that impact our city.
We encourage you to get on your
knees and cry out to heaven on behalf
of our local government and our city.
FAITH. Trust this did not catch
God off guard. He is aware of what is
taking place and actively involved in
our affairs. Faith also requires action
( James 2:26). Every vote really does
count. Of the 1.5 million people who
live in San Antonio, only a few
thousand showed up for the election.
Mark June 8 on your calendar, text 10
friends, inviting them to do the same,
and take the time to vote in the runoff
election. Together, let’s set a record for
Christian turnout in the upcoming
runoff election.
RELATIONSHIP. In June, Mike
plans to meet with whomever the
new mayor will be, along with the
city council, and present a coalition
of business owners, faith community
leaders and citizens and ask for
constructive dialogue for a remedy.
“I want this issue to stay at top of
local minds until it’s addressed,” Mike
says. Mike encourages local Christians
to get to know their city council
representatives and communicate
with them, whether they voted for
them or not.
“Do some due diligence on this
issue,” he says. “It’s not just about
chicken sandwiches or restaurants in
the airport. It affects all of us. Make it
clear the faith community is one to be
heard and respected. I think the
misunderstanding is Christians think
their voices can’t be heard or they
can’t make a difference. There are
tremendous opportunities to influence
the city by being engaged biblically.”
Building a relationship with
your local council person and our
mayor is not difficult. Call them. Send
them an email. Connect with them on
social media. Let them know where
you stand on important issues (in
love of course).
We are indeed at a crossroads in
our city. Could this recent decision be
the spark that brings revival and
awakening? It is up to each one of us.
It is up to you.
U.S. Constitution
of the United States,
Amendment 1:
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.
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Be A Light.
Research. Educate yourself on where the
candidates stand, and which candidate has
a biblical worldview. Vote. Let your voice
be heard in the June 8 runoff election
and in future elections. Communicate.
Contact your city council representative
and the mayor. Get to know them. Share
your stance and why it is important for
our community. Pray. Part of prayer is us
speaking God’s will back to him bringing
His kingdom down to earth. Patronize.
Support local Christian businesses and help
them grow stronger.
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