As always, a well-written and substantive article by President Harrison. But it’s disappointing that when he asks “What do we do?” at the end of the article, he says nothing of our obligation to speak the truth to influence and/or block such laws, and to vote for those who will defend Biblical values regarding life, marriage, gender, and religious freedom. We have been granted a unique ability and right to do so in America (so far), and far too many Christians have avoided speaking out, thereby contributing to such Godless acts by government. As in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's day, we risk much by speaking, but more by NOT speaking against evil when we see it. Our Synod, Districts, and congregations in general have avoided speaking strongly on political issues, and I believe this is largely for fear of alienating some members or prospective members. Notable exceptions are the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (https://www.lcrlfreedom.org/), and the Minnesota Districts, who speak strongly on Public Policy issues affecting the key areas of life, marriage, family, sexuality, parental choice in education, and religious freedom (https://www.mnsdistrict.org/public-policy). They also provide useful Biblically-based voter guides, a key resource which should be promoted across the Synod to help members in voting for issues and candidates who will help advance the cause of Christ rather than impede it. As President Harrison rightly says, "The Gospel is at stake", and "We will not yield to any man, government, legal authority or human threat." We also should be bold to speak the truth BEFORE laws like the so-called Respect for Marriage Act are passed, and BEFORE Godless Representatives, Senators and Presidents are elected to pass them.