Announcing Free to Preach Project

One of the most influential social institutions in our nation is the church. And throughout American history it has been the churches that have been the most influential in making an impact for the betterment of society. Great preachers like John Witherspoon, George Whitefield, Charles G. Finney, and Martin Luther King Jr. stirred the people to do what was right by looking to what God said in His Word about current events and the issues in the parties platforms. The congregations then would vote their principles, based off of the truths found in the Bible. However, in 1954 then future president Lyndon B. Johnson pushed an bill through Congress forcing churches to have no place in the election process. Ever since then pastors have been forced to keep quiet about political issues or risk losing their tax exemptions. This act is a clear violation of the First Amendment. For almost 60 years churches have remained silent on such important issues as abortion and gay rights. Generations of church goers have grown up thinking that the Bible has nothing to say on this matters. But the fact is, it does.

In light of this, Restoring America is announcing our Free to Preach project. We hope that by July 2, 2014 the sixty year anniversary of this bill, we will be able to repeal the unconstitutional 1954 Johnson Amendment, and restore the right of free speech to our churches and non-profits. Please stand with us, right now there is a bill to repeal the Johnson Amendment, H.R. 127, being looked over by the Committee of Ways and Means, you can contact them at:

Ways and Means Committee Office
1102 Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3625
Fax: 202-225-2610

Also be sure to contact your local representatives, tell them to vote in support of H.R. 127 and restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. We have a link to help you find your representatives on our take action page. Help us stand up for our churches and grant our pastors the freedom to preach once again.