Meant to Be Free: The Biblical Basis of Religious Liberty

Martin R. Castro said, “The phrases ‘religious liberty’ and ‘religious freedom’ will stand for nothing except hypocrisy, so long as they remain code words for discrimination, intolerance, racism, sexism, Islamophobia, homophobia, Christian supremacy, or any other form of intolerance.... This generation of Americans must stand up and speak out to ensure that religion must never again be twisted to deny others the full promise of America.” This mentality is prominent in American thinking today, and it should concern Christians. Carried to its logical conclusion, it will result in a loss of religious liberty in America. Alarmingly, only a small percentage of Americans today, Christians included, genuinely understand the history of religious liberty and its Biblical underpinnings. Religious liberty is an inherent right the Creator has endowed upon each person, for each bears His image. Since religious liberty is a Biblical and theological issue, the church has a duty to teach it along with the rest of “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Meant to Be Free is a defense of religious liberty, covering its theology, its development in history, and its defense in a culture that opposes it. But more than defending religious liberty, Jay Lucas shows how defending it can lead to opportunities to share the gospel. Meant to Be Free will prepare and challenge you to defend religious liberty and share the good news that “if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36). Key Features: Explores the Biblical basis and theological significance of religious liberty Traces the historical development of religious freedom Addresses contemporary challenges and cultural opposition to religious liberty Provides practical insights for defending religious liberty and sharing the gospel Meant to Be Free is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of religious liberty in America. It is an invaluable resource for Christians seeking to understand and defend their faith in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Prepare to be informed, inspired, and equipped to stand up for the inherent rights granted by our Creator. Read more