The War On Christians And The Values Voter in 2006 Conference will be held March 27-28 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
This is the first conference to cover every aspect of the cultural war on Christians -- including attacks by Hollywood, the news media, gay activist and leftist groups like the ACLU and Anti-Defamation League.A new survey showed the majority of Americans think religion is "under attack" and "losing its influence" in American life.
According to the poll, American Attitudes Toward Religion In the Public Square, 64 percent agreed with the statement that "religion is under attack" in America, and 80 percent of those who identify themselves as fundamentalist/evangelical/charismatic Christians, were in agreement.
"The findings suggest that American public opinion is starkly divided when it comes to the role of religion in the public square, and that our nation's proud tradition of church-state separation is threatened as never before," said Anti-Defamation League national director Abraham H. Foxman.
Christians who are on the move to protect and stand up for Christianity are encouraged to join the conference.
In addition, a panel discussion titled “Christian Persecution: Reports From the Frontlines” will be prominently featured, which will hear from those who've experienced anti-Christian bias first- hand. The following will offer personal testimony of the War on Christians:-- Lloyd Marcus: An African-American artist who initially had his paintings censored from a City Hall display in Deltona, Fla. The exhibit was in honor of Black History Month. Marcus' paintings were rejected because they included scenes of celebration at a church. After a Christian legal action group threatened to sue, the city reversed its decision.
-- Pastor Tom Crouse: Was charged $6,200 for extra police protection at a private meeting in Worcester, Mass. on coming out of the gay life-style. Both the mayor and city human rights commission condemned the event. The costs were assessed to stifle Pastor Crouse's First Amendment rights.
-- Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt: A Navy chaplain who was almost discharged for saying public prayers in Jesus name. Chaplain Klingenschmitt held a 12-14 day fast in front of the White House to secure the administration's intervention in his case.
-- Michael Margrave: Was one of a group of Christians -- part of Repent America -- arrested for peacefully praying at a Philadelphia "Outfest" in 2004. Even though they followed all police directives (while being harassed by homosexual militants) the City wanted to prosecute them on several felony counts. If convicted, each could have been sentenced to up to 47 years in prison. The charges were eventually dismissed.
Keynote speakers at the conference include: Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Sam Brownback, Alan Keyes, Gary Bauer, Rep. Tom DeLay, Phyllis Schlafly and Vision America President Dr. Rick Scarborough.
