Persecuted

Freedom has been under attack in every generation

and our generation is no different.

Who better to ask about the subject of freedom

than you, John?

You've been hailed as God's ambassador

by the world's foremost dictatorships,

Sudan, North Korea and Iran.

But there are those who claim

that your ministry is intolerant,

that it's condescending to people of other faith.

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.

And my personal history is no 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

of the primary tenets of the Faith and Fairness Act

and I quote, "To publicly declare your religious beliefs

in a way that permits equal time and respect

to other systems of faith"?

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.

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.

All I want is the truth.

He is a good man, a loving man.

And I believe that he is going to bring us

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 the Faith and Fairness bill.

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.

This is about fairness and 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.

It's not illegal to teach the 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

to be on the right side of history.

I cannot water down the gospel

to advance anybody's political agenda.

Not everybody believes that heaven is a gated community, John.

Sir, it's time. I think I can speak for all of my colleagues in Congress

when I say, "We have reached the terminal end

of our patience with you."

God bless.

You are going to kill this thing, like you always do.

You're on fire! All right.

How are you feeling? Good? Do you need anything? You know what I'm thinking?

I'm going to get you a driver to take you home. You've got to take it easy, John.

That's all right, I'll drive myself.

Listen, listen, man. This media scrutiny comes and goes, you know that.

All this talk of persecution, it's going to die and who's going to be left standing?

You are.

Why? 'Cause you're John Luther.

So forget the politics.

You get back in that ring and you bring those people what they came to hear.

You bring the truth, brother.

Go get 'em!

...simple word of the gospel for many, many years.

So please do me a great favor

and let's give a really warm welcome to John Luther.

Tonight...

I believe that we are headed, as a nation,

towards a great spiritual awakening.

And yet, many are telling you

that if the government can unite all faiths

under this new religious reform bill,

that somehow world peace will come.

The Bible tells that no government

can ever be true to--

He's not onboard.

Go ahead.

Why?

Because mankind has a disease.

It's either the world and its religions

and its politicians and its pleasures

or it's the Lord.

Every human being that ever lived

has had to make the same choice.

Get in. Many believe that religious reform

will save us from war,

save us from fear and terrorism.

When did it?

Never!

Of course not.

We know that only the word of God

can bring peace to the heart of man.

Amen.

We cannot legislate the power of God.

You can't change your past.

You don't have the power to do it.

But if you surrender to God,

he'll give you the power to change your life,

and shape your future.

Get rid of your gum.

You'll have never had a ride like this before,

I guarantee it.

Good girl.

Hello, sweetheart.

Thank you for coming.

It's wonderful that you could come.

Thank you so much.

Mr. Luther, do you mind if we take a picture

with my daughter, real quick?

She just loves this show.

Oh, thank you. That's so great.

Just one more, please.

Big smile.

Excellent.

Thank you. Thank you for coming.

Bye.

What are you doing up?

My recital is tomorrow and I need to practice.

Are you coming? Sweetie, Daddy has a super important board meeting

that's scheduled at the exact same time.

He can't make it.

Is there any way you can reschedule?

I'll tell you what, baby. You go home with Mommy, straight to bed.

And when you wake up, I'll be there.

Breakfast in bed?

Breakfast in bed.

Only I'm cooking.

Deal.

Breakfast in bed.

I'm going over there. What is she doing?

Help me!

Are you all right?

They're coming!

Who's coming?

Young lady, what are you doing out here by yourself?

Sweetheart, what are you doing?

What are you doing?

They're here, they're here.

Who's here?

Scratch his face.

You going to teach me a lesson?

You're a bad boy, Preacherman.

Yes, Emergency, what is your report?

Yeah, I'd like to report a car accident.

One vehicle at marker 134.

One vehicle, marker 134?

Two people. Copy, two persons.