Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty

10/09/2026

📖 WORD FROM THE CENTER — FRIDAY DIGEST
Evil Is Rational, and Evil Is Madness
by Peter Scaer
Lindsay Clancy takes us all a step further into the madness. It's possible to have sympathy for the murderer and to demand justice. It's possible to recognize that everyone of us has a heart of darkness and still call for justice. If not for the grace of God, there I go? Well, that's true. The one who has hatred in his heart is liable to murder, at least in God's eyes. And yet that does not mean that murder should not be punished. And it's not just about Lindsay; it's about all the Lindsays to come. It's about all the children who have been and will be the victims.
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10/07/2026

https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/podcast/the-cdc-delivers-major-win-for-detransitioners

Dr. Kurt Miceli, Chief Medical Officer at Do No Harm, joins The Liberty Action Alert to talk about the CDC’s recent action for those seeking to detransition, and the opportunity to turn harmful medical practice into compassionate care for those seeking healing.

10/06/2026

You’re invited to join LAA with Greg Seltz!
📅 Wednesday, October 6, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM CST
Topic: “The CDC Delivers Major Win for Detransitioners!” - Miceli
This week on The Liberty Action Alert with Greg Seltz, join Dr. Gregory Seltz and his guest, Dr. Kurt Miceli, Chief Medical Officer at Do No Harm, talking about the CDC’s recent action for those seeking to “De-transition” from the horrors of so-called “Gender affirming” care. For those who are “Pro-Life” this is another way that we can affirm that every human life—and the body we've been given—has inherent dignity and should never be treated merely as raw material for our desires or convenience. What an opportunity to turn harmful medical practice into compassionate care for those seeking healing. Listen in for the political, cultural, moral, and faith perspective on these vital issues and their impact on our culture and our mission….as we continue to grow in the wisdom needed to be 2 Kingdom citizens for the country we love. Join us!
👉 Watch live: https://www.lcrlfreedom.org

10/05/2026

✝️ Join Us in the Next Chapter of LCRL✝️

Following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Greg Seltz, the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty continues its mission under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCRL Board Chairman and President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

🎉 The Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. If you are passionate about religious liberty, public policy, and faithful engagement in the public square, we encourage you to apply.
🔗 Apply Today: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/A0B898145596B65391AD896C7318A4BB/jobs/61153

10/02/2026

📖 WORD FROM THE CENTER — FRIDAY DIGEST
Marriage and Motherhood:
Why Today’s Young Woman Resists Both
by Cameron Countryman

Faith and family have been rising in importance to Gen Z men since the start of this decade. While different studies show different numbers, the general consensus is young men are increasingly subscribing to traditional values. The case is different for Gen Z women. Some studies show that young women are becoming a little more religious, while some show a significant drop. The constant in these studies: Faith is currently more of a priority for young men than it is for young women.
My own Lutheran college group reflects this statistic; the women are often outnumbered by the men, especially at gatherings happening outside of Sunday morning church services. When it comes to having kids, there is a positive correlation between church involvement and wanting to start a family among my female friends. My Christian friends who regularly attend church base their values on God’s Word; my friends on the opposite end of the spectrum base their values on what the world says.

🔗 Read more: https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/blog/tag/Op+Ed

10/01/2026

https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/podcast/ten-commandments-belong-in-texas-schools-and-the-supreme-court-can-protect-them

Kelly J. Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, joins The Liberty Action Alert to talk about the Ten Commandments being back before the courts and ask when exposure to America’s religious and moral heritage became the same thing as government coercion.

09/29/2026

You’re invited to join LAA with Greg Seltz!
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM CST
Topic:
“Ten Commandments belong in Texas schools, and the Supreme Court can protect them!” - Shackelford

This week on The Liberty Action Alert with Greg Seltz, join Dr. Gregory Seltz and his guest, Kelly J. Shackelford, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer of First Liberty Institute, talking about the The Ten Commandments being back before the courts just because they are again being hung on a classroom wall: When did exposure to America’s religious and moral heritage become the same thing as government coercion? And when did we forget that beneath that constitutional question lies an even deeper one: Can a nation built on liberty and self-government remain free if it abandons the moral virtues that make freedom possible? Listen in for the political, cultural, moral, and faith perspective on these vital issues and their impact on our culture and our mission….as we continue to grow in the wisdom needed to be 2 Kingdom citizens for the country we love. Join us!

👉 Watch live: https://www.lcrlfreedom.org

09/25/2026

📖 WORD FROM THE CENTER — FRIDAY DIGEST
The Family Restored
by Rev. Charles St-Onge
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09/18/2026

📖 WORD FROM THE CENTER — FRIDAY DIGEST
Abortion and the Virgin Birth
by Peter Scaer
I often make the point that we do not rightly confess the truth when we treat the things of this world as matters indifferent. When we confess the fact that Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, we must necessarily condemn abortion. When we endorse so-called gay marriage, so also do we undermine the doctrine that Christ gave His life for His Bride, the Church. Likewise, when we are quiet about the transgender problem, we leave young people in misery and deny the God of creation.
🔗 Read more: https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/blog/tag/Op+Ed