
Persecuted
Freedom has been under
attack in every generation
and our generation is no different.
subject of freedom than you, John?
You've been hailed as God's ambassador
by the world's foremost dictatorships,
that your ministry is intolerant,
that it's condescending
Some in Washington have even said
that your crusades may even
threaten the freedom of others.
Diana, if I thought for a second
that I could look down on anyone for
their beliefs, I wouldn't be sitting here.
I'm not a Republican,
I'm not a Democrat.
I don't belong to any particular
religious denomination.
better than any of your viewers'.
You know what kind of person
I was, who I really was?
An abusive,
alcoholic,
gambling drug addict,
and I deserve nothing less than
death when God came into my life.
So, John, what is your opinion
and I quote, "To publicly
declare your religious beliefs
in a way that permits
equal time and respect
Freedom is fragile and costly
and must be defended
by work and by faith.
And even by blood.
Lord, make me a channel of thy life,
of thy truth, thy way, thy words.
Pure, honest, clean.
He's a trustworthy man,
very meticulous.
Very meticulous. He's actually the
first pastor I've ever worked with
that irons his Bible.
I've gotten to work with him
in beautiful and amazing ways.
He has had quite a past,
as some of you may know.
I'm not going to get into that. That's
something that's water under the bridge
so I don't want to talk
and bring up old things
that God has brought him through.
But let's just say he's the
only guy I've ever known
that buys Communion wine in kegs.
But anyways,
I wish I was kidding, but...
All I want is the truth.
He is a good man, a loving man.
And I believe that he
into the new age and the
new season in America.
Mr. Luther, Senator
Harrison's here to see you.
- I can't talk to him right now.
- He really wants to see you right now.
I don't know what to say.
It's okay. It's fine.
Just send him in.
Thank you, sir.
Hey, John. How are we doing tonight?
Yeah, well, I just want to say,
I saw your piece on "Prime Time."
I thought it was very, very nice.
The transparency was very moving.
I know this isn't your
cup of tea, John.
Then why do you keep pushing
when you already know my answer?
I need your full support on
Now your ministry reaches more people
than the "Evening News" and I need you
to get up there on national television
and announce that you
fully support this bill.
I mean, this could be the turning
point for the whole thing.
I'm counting on my friend.
You're on in two.
What did God say about
appeasing the masses, Don?
He said, "I am the way.
"I am the truth. I am the life."
Not one of the ways, the way.
John, this isn't about that.
equality for all faiths,
not just yours.
Look, I'm not asking an Imam to
preach the Bible in a mosque, am I?
All I'm focused on is
preaching this book.
gospel in this country yet, is it?
I keep forgetting you're the sole
proprietor of the word of God.
This is a fine way to show gratitude
to the people that have
really helped you.
I appreciate everything you've
done but you don't own me.
And you've been thanked plenty.
This bill is going to happen.
And I am offering you the opportunity
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