President Bush's selection of John G. Roberts Jr. to replace Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has unleashed a firestorm of debate as both sides of the political spectrum prepare for a battle that could determine the course of our nation for decades to come.
Add to this news the very real possibility of additional court vacancies in the near future, and it's clear to see that we are on the verge of an historic breakthrough on the Supreme Court !
Instead of an out-of-control judiciary threatening our democracy, we could soon see a conservative majority on the court that would protect the moral fabric of our nation and the freedoms we cherish.
But there's a rough road ahead! Character assassins on the left are preparing a war room — they are determined to destroy reputations and delay hearings. They did it to Clarence Thomas and these forces are still at work today.
And it's easy to see why. The Supreme Court is the last bastion of liberal power. For over 40 years, black-robed tyrants have pushed a radical agenda in America with devastating results. Consider the damage inflicted since 1962:
- They banished prayer and the Bible from our public schools.
- They raised a “right of privacy” banner, under which 43 million babies have been aborted.
- They overthrew sodomy laws, opening the door to same-sex marriage.
- They called for the removal of the Ten Commandments from courthouses across the nation.
But now the scales seem poised to tip in the other direction . With the likelihood of multiple vacancies on the court, you and I are witnessing the direct result of prayer and intercession.
Two years ago, I felt an urgent need for people to unite and pray for change in the Supreme Court. So, in July of 2003, The 700 Club launched Operation Supreme Court Freedom, a nationwide 21-day prayer campaign. During that time, we asked our partners and viewers to pray for God to intervene and restore righteousness and justice in our land.
Tens of thousands of people responded to this massive prayer offensive and cried out to the Lord to change the court.
And God heard those prayers!
Today, we can look forward to the very real possibility of a conservative majority on the Supreme Court — justices who will uphold the original intent of the Constitution and not impose their personal or political beliefs on the American people.
Before the president's announcement, I had the privilege of going over a briefing book that was provided by the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). The book contained a short list of justice candidates who fit the president's judicial philosophy, and I am delighted to say that John Roberts was at the top of this list, though at the time, we thought the president would select a woman to replace Justice O'Connor.
This man is superbly qualified. He has personally litigated 39 cases before the Supreme Court. He is a distinguished jurist and one of the most highly-regarded judicial scholars in America. When you look at the life of this man and his measured approach to the law, his confirmation should be assured.
Now, as we move forward, we need to pray that God would take control of the upcoming hearings and bring forth righteousness for this nation. We must also pray for President Bush as he faces perhaps the toughest battle of his presidency. We must pray that God will strengthen him and give him continued wisdom as he fights for the very soul of our nation!
During the month of August, The 700 Club will relaunch Operation Supreme Court Freedom. Please join me and my staff as we dedicate the month of August to prayer and intercession for our president and our nation. We are also inviting churches to join us to pray each Sunday during this time.
God bless you as you pray for our president, our nation, and our future!
Yours in Christ,
Pat Robertson
P.S. Please join Operation Supreme Court Freedom.
God answers prayer!
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