Festival For Freedom

First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Welcome to Festival For Freedom

Religous freedom “Festival for Freedom” originally was a 14-day gathering in June / July 2012 to focus on our First Amendment rights being violated by the Federal HHS mandate’s forcing insurance coverage for contraception, abortifacients and sterilization. That “Fortnight” was called by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to oppose these intrinsic evils attacking both conscience and religious freedom. Our successful FESTIVAL FOR FREEDOM, attended by over 500 people, heard many nationwide expert speakers teaching on American and Religious principles. We have continued to meet, track news and encourage each other in ongoing vigilance to protect our God-given rights, and the country’s moral fiber. We have added advocacy to our charter: “Protect the unborn, Defend marriage and Safeguard religious liberty.” We will continue to speak and work against intrinsic evils in our country’s laws. We thank those who regularly visit this website and support our goals.

What did the Unborn do to Deserve Cuomo et al?

Under the guise of Women’s Health Care, the Governor of New York State and his backers in the State Senate and Assembly are fostering a war on the unborn which is a straight path to infanticide.  Besides permitting abortion up to the time of birth, and hiding decisions of the young from their parents, the Cuomo-driven legislation would allow people who are not doctors to commit abortions. 

Candidate for President 2016 Legislative Gosnell?

Candidate for President 2016
Legislative Gosnell?

Dismembered Babies

This is being written the day after Kermit Gosnell was found guilty of murder.  The horror stories of dismembered unborn, nearly born and actually born babies have filled the news.  Even people who say they support abortion are scandalized and horrified at what Gosnell has been found guilty of perpetrating.  He clearly has blood on his hands, but what the NYS Governor, Senate and Assembly intend to do, with ink on their hands, may not be all that much different.  If the atrocity is committed with surgical instruments or with death-driven laws, isn’t the result the same?   If Gosnell had perpetrated his horrors in NYS next year, would he be “not guilty?”  Has destroying the unborn become the new rite of passage to the White House?

Why?

The big mystery is why so many politicians are standing in line to dip their hands in Cuomo’s ink, and to share his guilt, and why so many lack the courage to “just say no!”

Best of the Editorials for LIFE in NYS

If you have written an editorial or letter to the editor in favor of LIFE, opposing Gov. Cuomo’s expansion of abortion in all its horrificc forms, please scan and send a copy to info@FestivalforFreedom.com for the possibility to include on this website.  Similarly, if you have pictures of an exhibit at your church or in the public square which opposes the Cuomo expansion of abortion, please send us those pictures to publish.  Thank you.

Today we present the nominee, Dr. Rhonda Jones, whose Guest Essay was reprinted in the Daily Messenger newspaper in Canandaigua, NY. 

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A Report from the Front

Hundreds of people answered the call to go to Albany on April 15, 2013 to protest to NYS legislators and the governor their sickening proposals to expand abortion, including virtual infanticide.  In our tiny corner of the state, buses picked up along the Thruway route, and others from the Southern Tier also headed up to Albany.  Prayers were offered in the Cathedral in Albany, led by Deacon Claude Lester using the Stations of the Cross, meetings were held with politicians,  and then a Vigil demonstration was held before participants left and returned home.  Those not able to attend still offered their prayers wherever they were.

The following pictures have been offered to us by Joe O’Mara (Steelers ‘Gold’ in the picture below) to share with our viewers:

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Sadly, on the return home, news reached the buses of the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon.  The message of how all life is precious was again reinforced.  Whether life is taken by the government through its premeditated laws, or by terrorists in a public gathering, it is still an egregious offense against life and its Creator.  Let us pray.

 

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CandleLight Vigil for Life: 4-15-13 PROGRAM NOW POSTED

People from all over NYS will be heading to Albany on Monday, April 15th for a CandleLight Vigil for Life to send an important message to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and others who

  • so devalue life that they are willing to extend abortion right up to the time of delivery!  
  • are so lacking in respect for the mother carrying the child that they are willing to let any old “health care provider” do the dirty work (as more doctors, remembering their oath, decline to do so.)  
  • who are so disrespectful of parental rights that children who can’t go on a school bustrip without parental permission can nevertheless have an abortion without a parent’s knowledge! 
  • And who willingly undermine the conscience rights of everyone and erode the very meaning of the Bill of Rights!

 

Welcome to NYS under Andrew Cuomo,

Abortion Capital of the U.S. 

Soon be the Infanticide Capital as well?

What to do?  Stand up and be heard!  Buses will be leaving in the morning from various points in the 12-county Rochester Diocese on April 15th, and returning that evening.  Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students.  There will be an opportunity at about 2:30 PM to visit with legislators, to get a bite to eat (bring your own food, or pick something up on a Thruway stop), then to attend the Vigil and pray.  Names of petitioners opposing the threatening legislation will be delivered to show the widespread resistance to the Cuomo catastrophe.

Albany Vigil Program

To make arrangements, contact Deacon Claude Lester at Albanyvigil@dor.org or by phone at 585-750-7524.   All reservations must be accompanied by payment.  Visa and Mastercard will be accepted.  Checks may be sent to Festival for Freedom, PO Box 196, Canandaigua, NY 14424.  Call also if you are carpooling and wish to coordinate plans.  All reservations must be made and monies received by Thursday, April 11, 2013.  See also http://www.nyscatholic.org/ and www.newyorkersforlife.org for additional information.

It is better to light one candle at the Albany Vigil

than to curse the darkness when the lights of life go out.

 

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Contact Us

Festival For Freedom.
PO Box 196
Canandaigua, NY, 14424

info@festivalforfreedom.com

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