THE FIRST FREEDOM

HOLIDAY CHALLENGE

Bringing Back Expressions
of Faith to the Public Square

Restoring Our Most Cherished History and Traditions
In Communities Across America

Now Communities Can

Thanks to our Kennedy v. Bremerton School District decision at the Supreme Court in 2022, local, state and federal governments can once again freely install historical public displays that have long been enjoyed by Americans.

From longstanding holiday traditions of nativity scenes and menorahs, to In God We Trust signs and crosses honoring our fallen veterans, join our #FaithBlazer community and let’s bring history and tradition back to the public square!

Through November and December, you can become a #FaithBlazer by working with local officials in cities and towns across the nation to install nativity scenes and menorahs on public lands for the enjoyment of all. We’d love to hear from you, so please take a moment to take the #FaithBlazer Challenge.

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Nativity at Courthouse | Religious Freedom in America

Menorah | Now You Can | Restoring Faith in America

Here’s How You Can Restore Faith Where You Live:

Throughout December, we’re challenging people of faith from coast-to-coast to post pictures on their social media of Nativity Scenes and Menorahs that are publicly displayed.

And when you post, be sure to tag First Liberty by using the hashtags:
#FirstFreedomChallenge, #RestoringFaithInAmerica and #FirstLiberty

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Here’s how YOU can restore faith where you live:

You can ask your city to put up a menorah for Hanukkah and a nativity scene for Christmas.
You can encourage your local school district and other government buildings to display “In God We Trust” posters.
You can install veteran’s memorials with religious imagery.
You can ask your school board to open the meetings with a prayer.
Athletes can pray together before and after football games – and even ask coaches to join.
Your student can lead a prayer club at school.
You can bring your Bible to school.

Create Your Plan

All Americans have an opportunity to restore faith in America. However, different restoration methods and initiatives for historical displays, such as Ten Commandments displays, and various faith building activities will have greater success in different communities.

We strongly encourage that you contact us via email at RFIA@firstliberty.org for guidance in creating your plan and implementing ideas to restore faith in your community.

Become a #Faithblazer and post about how you’re working to restore faith in America!

Tag First Liberty in a social post and use the hashtags: #FirstFreedomChallenge, #RestoringFaithInAmerica, #RFIA, #FaithBlazer, and #NowYouCan

Create Your Holiday Challenge Plan

We now have more religious liberty in America than we had in the past 50 years! Become a #FaithBlazer, and take the challenge to restore faith in your community.

Right now, we are asking you to take the First Freedom Holiday Challenge to help bring expressions of faith back to your public square.

Through November and December, be encouraged! #NowYouCan work with officials in your local community to restore the history and tradition of nativity scenes and menorah displays on public lands during the holidays.

Here’s a few things you can do to take part in this year’s challenge:

So, become a #FaithBlazer and connect with us! Then, share your story and pictures of how you participated in this year’s challenge. Use the following hashtags so we can find your post: #FirstFreedomChallenge, #RestoringFaithInAmerica, #RFIA, #FaithBlazer, and #NowYouCan

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*If you plan to organize or participate in the First Freedom Holiday Challenge, we strongly encourage to contact us via email at RFIA@firstliberty.org for guidance. We can help you create your plan to restore faith in your community.

Take the First Freedom Challenge

This December, thousands of people of faith will be taking the First Freedom Challenge by posting pictures of publicly displayed Nativity Scenes and Menorahs.

Thanks to the Kennedy decision at the Supreme Court, local, state and event the federal government can once again display monuments like the 10 Commandments and religious symbols like Crosses, Nativities and Menorahs.

In addition, we’re challenging people of faith from coast-to-coast to make this holiday season a season of prayer.

But for that to happen, we need your help to spread the word and to let people know that we can now restore faith in our communities.

Here’s How You Can Help:

Commit to praying for your community and your schools.
Challenge your family and friends to take the First Freedom Challenge and commit to praying for their communities and their schools
Share the challenge on social media using the following hashtags: #FirstFreedomChallenge #RestoringFaithInAmerica #FirstLiberty

But for that to happen, we need your help to spread the word and to let people know that we can now restore faith in our communities.

Here’s How You Can Help:

Commit to praying for your community and your schools on Friday nights.
Challenge your family and friends to take the First Freedom Challenge and commit to praying for their communities and their schools
Share the challenge on social media using the following hashtags: #FirstFreedomChallenge #RestoringFaithInAmerica

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RIGHTING PAST WRONGS
ACROSS OUR NATION

Rescuing Our Freedom of Religion
From Suppression

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MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM THAN EVER BEFORE

From the military, to our children’s schools, houses of worship, charities, businesses and the marketplace, our local veterans’ memorials and our neighborhoods, Americans have more religious freedom than they’ve had in 50 years. How is this possible? It’s thanks to three historic and precedent-setting triumphs at the nation’s highest court:

The Comeback Coach

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 decision in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy, who was fired for praying on the 50-yard line. It upheld his right to take a knee in quiet, solitary prayer after games and has a nationwide impact on public-school teachers, employees and coaches.

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Treat Children Fairly

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of students’ rights in Carson v. Makin. It affirmed that states cannot discriminate in student-aid programs against parents who want to send their children to religious schools. This case gives American’s more control over how they educate their children and live out their faith.

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The Bladensburg Peace Cross

In a landmark 7-2 victory, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Bladensburg Peace Cross, preventing its destruction. No longer can offended observers force governments to scrub all public references to the divine.

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