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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 any body'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 on board.

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.

With injuries?

Yes.

You're going to want
to send an ambulance.

Where do you think
you're going?

We just took his car.

Ha, ha. You like that, huh?

The cops showed up?

Yeah. Any marks on you?

Come on.

Turn around for me, hmm?

You're late.

Get her in the car.

Gone.

That's what a guilty man does.

Thanks again.

Key to the men's room?

It's for paying customers only.

I'm sorry, it's company policy.

Don't you know who I am?

No idea.

I'm...

I apologize.

Sir, you okay?

No. I'm not okay. Thanks
for asking, though.

I'm Kathy with "Helping Hands."

I've got some water and some doughnuts
if you want some breakfast.

Not so long ago, I
looked just like you.

The arms of God aren't as far
away as you might think.

I need to borrow a phone.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Monica.

John, the police are here

and they're going
through everything.

They're talking about you like
you're some sort of murderer.

Where have you been?

I don't know.

I'm trying to figure it out.

Something happened last night.

A girl is dead, John.

They're saying that
you're involved.

They're saying that
you killed her.

I didn't kill anybody.

I woke up in the
middle of nowhere.

They took all my stuff.

My car, my wallet, my ID... possibly
statutory rape, child endangerment,

drug possession and leaving
the scene of an accident.

Talk about a relapse.

And I don't know
how the judge...

I'm coming home.

No! Don't do that.

They're watching for you.

Is it true that you're a close
friend of John Luther?

Do you care to comment
about the charges

he's currently facing?

John Luther is a fine man.

This is an absolute tragedy
that's happened to him.

If this ever goes to trial,

will you be pushing for
a lenient sentence?

Well, my heart goes
out to his family

but, regardless of who he may or may
not have had relationships with,

I just want to see
justice served.

Senator, Senator, Senator,
one more comment on...

You can't clean the world
with soiled hands.

One more question, just one...

I didn't know where else to go.

I don't know what you've heard.

I didn't hurt anybody.

I know you didn't, John.

Come with me.

The victim is 16-year-old
Mellita Evans, a runaway,

who was tragically found
dead early this morning.

The suspect in the alleged rape
and murder of the young girl:

John Luther, renowned
evangelist and CEO...

Did I do this to myself?

It was just a matter
of time, John.

You're just a pawn in
a much bigger game.

It's about a powerful
political movement

based upon deceit.

What's that got to do with me?

John, by the grace of God,

you were able to
bring yourself up

from the depths of degradation
and form a wonderful ministry

that has spoken the truth
to millions of people.

Now, those who believe in
nothing must bring you down,

must destroy you to
achieve their own goals.

Look, you're going to be charged
with first degree murder.

Now you have two choices.

You can turn yourself in, throw yourself
on the mercy of the authorities

and hope for the best.

I think you know how
that will turn out.

So there's a second alternative,

one that you might
not like very much.

It doesn't matter what I like.

I'm going to prove the truth.

Then do that.

Godspeed.

Well, obviously, we 're
all in shock here.

The accusations are unbelievable
but, well, you tell me.

Where do we go from here?

Well, what it is, is a tragedy.

And the moment he comes in,
I want to get him help.

I want to see him restored
just as, I'm sure, you do.

But sometimes, out of the ashes
of tragedy comes opportunity.

How long have you
worked with John, now?

14 years.

14 years?

Ah, well, to save
this organization

is going to take some
bold leadership.

Now we have a
multitude in panic,

and millions of lives that
are looking for a direction,

and we have to speak
into those lives

a message of hope in
these dark times.

How many people can you reach
on your email database?

Oh, we've got a boatload.

I guess I'd have to check.

But you will check,
won't you, Ryan?

I know, I've been watching
you for years now.

You do fine selfless
work, don't you?

Well, I'd like to think
God had a hand in that

but I appreciate that.

This might be your
time to shine.

Great leadership knows when
to seize its opportunity.

Now we need to bring
this church together

now more than ever.

We need to rise up and
resurrect this ministry

and take it in a
brave new direction.

Are you with me?

Uh...

Hm?

What can I say?

I'm your man.

Glad to hear it.

Hi. Hi.

I'd like a room
just for the night.

Think we can manage that.

Great. Let me see what we have.

Something wrong with your eyes?

Oh, no.

Just, looks like...

How's the room?

Good. I just need a credit
card and a valid ID.

...and his disappearance has sent
shockwaves throughout the entire region...

Ready to go?

Does this work?

Yeah, that should be fine.

Okay. I'll be right back.

I just need to go check on
something really quick.

Just wait here just
a moment, okay.

Yes, hello. I'd like to report
a suspicious person, please.

His history of crime
and addiction

in Luther's apparently
unstable early years.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

# Amazing grace #

# How sweet the sound #

Ryan, please stop.

# That saved-# Please.

I thought that was
your favorite.

Hm. All right. I'm all over it.

But I got to tell you
something, kiddo.

I am not going to
let you feel guilty

for trying to take
care of yourself.

I get it.

Nobody saw this
coming, obviously.

Yet, John is out running around,
doing whatever he's doing.

I don't get it.

But I promised you that I was
going to watch over you and...

like you're my own.

And as you know, I am
a man of his word.

In any event,

have you even heard from John?

That's my point. See?

Me neither. I know how you feel.
You have to believe that.

And I'll tell you why. Listen...

I feel the same way.

But I can't stand what
this is doing to you.

I mean, he's left you like you're
a single mother or something.

No.

He is coming home
to this family.

You have to accept this, Monica.

Your husband is a fugitive.

No! He is a fugitive.

No.

Well,

I pray you're right.

Every night I pray you're right.

And all he has to do is show up,

tell everybody what
actually happened

and we 'll get to
the bottom of this.

But you know what, kiddo?

God works all things.

Thanks.

I want to state for the record

that I find the very
origins of this meeting

extremely distasteful.

We should first
hear the situation

from John's perspective.

Look.

Let's just cut to the chase.

We all hope he didn't do this.

I for one believe the best.

But we have to take into
consideration not just our interests

but the needs of the
millions of people

that have supported this
ministry for years.

We have a shared responsibility

and, unfortunately, John
Luther is the reason

that we're having this
meeting right now.

Now, I believe he
probably didn't do it.

But the fact that he has not
taken into consideration

our needs and the needs of
the ministry, I don't know.

I don't know, maybe that
tells us something.

And if our signing some
piece of legislation

sends a message to Washington
that we are balanced,

that we are in this
for the long haul,

well, then I am for it.

And written in this legislation

for every single member of
this board that complies...

Earmarks.

And I might add a very
generous tax advantage package

and, Dave, you were the
one that always told us.

"Be prepared for the
worst case scenario."

Well, brother, we're here.

We're here.

Dave, I'm sorry but I'm
with Ryan on this.

The individual tax benefit alone

knocks this right
out of the park.

In you I put my trust.

Save me from those
who pursue me.

If I have done this,

if there is any
iniquity in my hands,

let my enemy pursue
me and overtake me.

Let him trample my
life to the earth.

Monica?

Everything just like normal.

How can we help you?

Hang on just a second.

I know you.

You're the guy from the TV.

What happened to your face?

You can't just let
people in like that.

Don't talk to him like that.

Respect. Learn some respect.

Owen, this is the
famous preacher

from the television, you know?

No.

Sorry it's such a
mess around here.

I try, but he doesn't
clean up after himself...

neither of them do.

You scorpion woman.

You are?

I'm John Luther.

I was assaulted near this
shop the other night

and I was hoping that one of you
might have seen what happened.

Ah, he's here for the show.

So you're a preacher?

Yes, I am.

He's a fugitive, aren't you?

I know where you're coming from.

That was some madness
that went down.

I taped that.

You taped it?

We got needs too.

You understand?

So, my brother, you
better believe,

it's going to cost you.

# That's why I said #

# That's why #

Excuse me, sir.

Ryan Morris?

One and only.

We'd like to have a word.
Is that okay with you?

With the FBI, I'd be honored.

I'll tell you what you do. You get a hold of
my office, they'll set up an appointment,

boom, we're good to go.

This'll just take a minute.

Well, I'm sorry, brother. I
mean, I got things to do.

I will help you any way you need

but I'm heading
into a meeting so...

We really need to talk.

How can we help you?

I was asked to fill
in for the bishop.

I think you all know that
the Faith and Fairness Act

is a dream that I've had
for quite a long time.

I've wanted to thank Warner
for posting this on the...

Father, thank you very
much for joining us.

Would you have a seat, please?

So I think it's time
we got started.

Shall we?

As you all know, the
Faith and Fairness Act

is very close to my heart.

It's been quite a struggle.

People certainly didn't believe we 'd
be able to pull the solidarity together

that we have...

I have it, Dad. I'm
going to the police.

Can you meet me?

John? There's something
you need to know.

Dad, I have it.

It's not that simple.

You're in their way.

I really thought
he was one of us.

He's been a big supporter
of the ministry for years.

That girl was adopted by a woman

by the name of Chanisse Evans,

two days before
report of her death.

They were able to
bypass the waiting list

and a lot of other formalities

with the assistance of
your friend, the Senator,

the majority leader in the
United States Senate.

Now aside from the President,
I don't know of anyone

who's better equipped to
withstand a bullet like this.

Look, son.

With Senator Harrison, it's
about power and money,

but more importantly,
it's what he's a part of,

the people he's associated with,

what SUMAC is trying to do,

what this legislation
is bound to do,

the results.

Look at China, look at Russia,

look at Iran, look at
these other places

where we don't bat an eye
when they're dragging people

out of their beds in the
middle of the night

and imprisoning them
under false charges.

It's oftentimes of people who
think that they're just,

you know, cracking
down on crime.

You ask the people in
this country, round here,

about the persecution
of Christians,

most times people will
just smile and say,

"No such thing.

Not here. Can't happen."

Look, I got you a room.

Go, get yourself cleaned
up a little bit.

It'll do you some good.

But before you go,

one thing you need to
understand above all else.

And that is that the
eyes of all Americans

are on you now.

People are looking for a symbol,
for truth, for freedom,

who'll stand up against a barb
of thorny, powerful politicians,

who'll be unbending amidst all
the lies and the slanders

that can be thrown at him,

that will get back up when
they're knocked down.

And that's what
you're going to do.

You're going to get back up.

God will decide who's
found wanting.

They can't silence the truth.

I want you to watch this.

I am going to expose the
truth about that man.

Right here.

Hey, it's me.

John.

What are you doing coming here?

It's too dangerous.

Oh, God, I need your help.

I'm-what do you need, money?

Well, whatever
you've got on you.

John, the whole country
is hunting you.

It's unreal what they're saying.

Can you get this to Monica?

Yeah, of course.

I'll be in touch.

Hello? Yes, Senator, I have
the President on the line.

Oh, all right, put him through.

Donald.

Yes, Mr. President, sir.

How can I help you, sir?

I'd like to share
a story with you,

if that's all right?

Oh, all right.

Do you know that feeling
you get in your gut

when something just ain't right?

Uh, yes, I know
the feeling, sir.

When I was about eight or nine,

I was walking barefoot
on the back porch.

I heard a rattling sound,
like a kid's toy, you know?

There it was, all coiled up, a
healthy eight-foot rattler,

fangs a-drippin', the whole bit.

Do you know what I did?

No. No, sir.

I wrapped my little
nubs around it

and I squeezed until that devil
didn't have any fight left.

Do you know why I did that?

Why?

Because if I did not,

the safety of my entire
family was in jeopardy.

Do I make myself clear?

Hey, uh, by the way, did you
see the polls tonight?

That's pretty superb, huh?

I don't think you understand me.

I certainly do, sir.

Now in a few months, this is
all going to be forgotten

and you'll be in
your second term.

You just let me handle this.

Donald, I wash my hands of this.

John Luther is entirely
your misfortune.

John, call me when you can.

I think I've found
something here.

Dad!

Dad?

Are you not true to your name?

So have you had any further
contact with John Luther?

Ha, no. Not a peep.

Are you sure?

Hey, I'm on your side.

The only way to be protected
is to be completely honest.

Yeah, well, if he said
he'll show, he'll show,

I mean, what more do you want?

What I want is for you to
give us more information

of the activities of
Senator Harrison.

I can't speak to that.
How would I know?

Look, you got Luther spotters.

Had it in 'im. Yeah, we're
well aware of his activities.

Thank you.

Yeah, listen, I don't
mean to be disrespectful

but what do they
pay you guys for?

I mean, you know,
prostitution, addiction,

gambling, written all over.

I mean, you know, we thought
he'd changed, right?

I mean, and we're about
forgiveness and grace

but I got to tell you something,

I... it caused me to doubt
my faith a little bit.

That, my friends,

that's a lesson.

Yeah, you know, it must
be really hard for you

to have to take on all
that responsibility,

especially with no
advance notice.

Oh, goodness.

I think people don't get
this about ministries.

This size, got the
same nuts and bolts

as a Fortune 500 company.

And I'm running it.

This ain't no sleigh
ride, trust me.

Yeah, I can imagine.

Well, let's roll.

Body of Christ, Amen.

Body of Christ.

It feels cold in
here without him.

I'm sorry?

Sorry, are you all right?
You don't look well.

He's dead. He was executed.

Who?

Your priest.

My father.

What do you mean?

Exactly what I said, son.

My name is William.

William.

Can you help me?

We never thought we'd
see this day, did we?

But miracles can happen

when we, as a people,
unite with one voice.

Our opponents boldly stated
that we could never have.

Christians and Jews and Muslims

standing together in solidarity.

But they were wrong,
weren't they?

Dead wrong.

This is the future of our
evolution in this nation,

ladies and gentlemen.

This is no longer a
Christian nation.

In fact, it never has been.

But the question now becomes
how can a government survive

and even prosper without
the steadfast unity

of its own diverse
religious community?

It simply can't.

It simply can't.

And just as Martin
Luther King, Jr.

Faced violent opposition when
he first birthed his dream

of people uniting of all colors,

I have a dream, too.

A dream of a tradition of faith
as diverse as our skins,

walking hand in hand
toward the light.

All right.

What are you doing here, John?

I want to know the truth.

Well, I'll make some calls.

I'll see what I can do, John.

No more lies.

Why did you do this to me?

I-I don't know what
you're talking about.

You knew that bill would never
stand without my support.

Johnny, you know, you
always had moves

but you could never
hear the music.

This is the most crucial
piece of legislation

since the Bill of Rights.

This is heaven on earth
for somebody like you.

Imagine, with the
flick of a switch,

you could be preaching
to every synagogue

and temple and
mosque known to man.

No secrets when
we have the keys.

All faiths on bended
knees before the throne.

Whose throne?

I'm not your enemy, John.

The real enemy is some guy

with a nuclear weapon
in a suitcase,

hiding in a mosque or
a temple somewhere

and I can't get to him

because I don't
have the oversight.

You're saying you had that
innocent girl murdered

and you destroyed my life

to protect the nation
from terrorism?

Sometimes in war, there's
collateral damage

for the greater good.

You, like a tree
that bears no fruit,

shall be swiftly cut down. Will you
stop it with the Christian platitudes!

You called yourself a
Christian at one time.

I warned you, if you put your
personal history into the street,

it'd come back and bite you.

I want to ask you a question.

You thought you were bigger than
the system, but you're not.

You thought you could wash
yourself in the blood of Jesus

and your sins would be
removed, but they weren't.

The public does not take kindly

to a sexual predator
on the loose.

I remember what the
Lord said to David,

when Saul was delivered
under his hand.

Oh, stop with the Lord!

Deal with him as you wish.

Lord, please protect
my wife and child.

Listen, if we can
share the light

with brothers and sisters
of like-minded faith

and that allows us to
enter into the blessings

spoken of in Jeremiah,
then I am all in.

But I need to know
who's with me.

I think we're on
the right track.

Good, good. All right.

Well, then, who'd
like to close?

Why don't you lead us, Ryan?

Okay.

Lord God, we are so thankful.

We are so grateful you allow
us to enter into your throne

with all these blessings
you've given to us.

Just be thankful that we
can allow these blessings

to just be distributed
throughout the earth

and these four walls might
make your name famous

in all the nations, Lord God.

We are so thankful for
your financial blessings,

for your abundance of grace, for
your showers of mercy, Lord.

John!

Why don't you have
a seat, Ryan?

Look, I don't know what to say.

We hate seeing you like this.

Me, especially, but you
can't just barge...

I'm not going to ask
you again, Ryan.

Fine. Your show.

Your portfolios must
have just skyrocketed.

Anybody else want to
see the next slide?

Hit the button.

All right, I'll help!

John, stop.

Phew! Now, we're talking.

Look at this.

Not bad.

Look at those numbers.

Not bad for tax money,
for blood money.

Was it worth it?

Again. John.

Hit the button again!

Hit it again!

Stop. There it is.

That's what, like...
help me out here, Dave,

you're the numbers guy.

That's like, what, a 200%
increase in salary?

John, be reasonable.

Reasonable?

Is that how you got to where you're
sitting today, by being reasonable?

John, your uncompromising
perspective is admirable.

I admire it.

But your approach is not
always a practical one.

I built this place
with my bare hands.

Now you're in bed
with the government.

You're taking tax dollars
and you don't think

that they can silence
you any time they want?

They've got a hook in your back.

And you don't even realize it because you're
too blinded by ambition, greed and lust.

John, it wasn't always
meant to be this way.

Obviously, what happened
to you is unthinkable.

But as far as this
organization is concerned,

we're here just picking
up the pieces.

You asked us to come
here for damage control.

So what good could
it possibly do

if we blow our
entire credibility

on one piece of legislation?

We 'd then just spend
the rest of our life

wandering in the wilderness

without any credibility
whatsoever.

How many people can we
approach that way?

Have all of you
completely forgotten?

There was once a man

who wandered in the wilderness

and he reached more people

than you're ever
going to reach now.

I've got him. He's heading to the
southeast corner of the building

towards the parking lot.

I need you to do this.

I think you'll want to see this.

...girl murdered.

You destroyed my life

to protect the nation
from terrorism?

Hello, everyone. I'm Diana Lucas
with a breaking news report.

Let me tie up a few loose
ends for you here first.

The footage that you
are about to see

has not been verified as
having anything to do

with the evidence in the
charges against John Luther

but our facts submission
department has, in fact,

concluded that it does appear
that this is raw unedited video.

Take a look.

This is the President. Mr. President,
are you watching the feed from CNW?

I am watching it.

It's unforgivable,
absolutely unforgivable.

Yes, sir, agreed.

Should I authorize
all mobile assets?

No, I do not want
the CIA involved.

I want you and you alone

to get your people out
there and do so quietly.

Yes, sir.

Oh, he can't be
that hard to find.

Just... look, whatever it
takes to get clear of this,

we got to do that, all right?

All clear.

Come on.

Aghh.

I'm counting on you, friend.

I am offering you the
opportunity to be

on the right side of history.

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

You are.

This one needs a big smile.

You asked us to come
here as damage control.

People are looking for a symbol.

Will get back up when
they're knocked down.

Put the gun down.

On the ground.

We're United States
Secret Service.

I said put it down.

I'm just reaching for my ID.

Putting the weapon down.

On the ground.

We're on the same team, pal.

Is there any way you
can reschedule?

I'm sorry, honey, but you
did this to yourself.

Hi, Daddy. Hi.

I drew a picture
at Sunday School.

Do you want to know
what I drew for you?

Of course I do.

Who is it? I'm talking to Daddy.

John?

Hey.

John, they're
dropping the charges.

It's all over the news.

You saw? The President
got involved.

Good.

Monica, I want to
apologize to you

for shutting you out.

You are the love of my life.

If I don't make it out of this,

I want you to be free.

John, honey, it's
time to come home.

I need you to stand down.

I'll kill her.

Don't you think I will?

I'll kill her.

We thought you were dead.

So did I. How are you doing?

I'm alive.

We are being flooded
with donations.

We're going to have the best quarter yet. And I thought
you were going to be in the hospital for weeks.

Ha, ha, what can I say?

It's great to see you.

You look great.

No, I don't.

We prayed for you, John.

We prayed over what to do.

So John, now that
you've been cleared,

we can reconvene as
soon as possible

to get you reinstated.

It'll be everything
back to normal.

Just like nothing ever happened

and we have some ideas
for the next quarter

that we think you could be
extremely excited about.

Some incredible
outreach opportunities.

You've got cards and letters
from all over the place,

more than ever before, John.

It's unprecedented. The whole
world is standing behind you.

And, want to know what?

God himself is going to
take what happened to you

and use it as testimony

to reach millions more
around the globe.

Amen. Hear, hear.

This is going to open doors.

Excuse me.

So if it comes to that,
are you telling me

that you will fall on your
own sword over this?

Diana, if you take away a
man's right to speak his mind

in a country founded on
that very principle,

you don't really have a
country, now, do you?

So there's really no sword left
to fall upon, now, is there?

Ladies and gentlemen,
it's with great pleasure

that I introduce a long-time
friend of mine, John Luther.

The American that fought his
government and survived.

Everybody's here to hear
what you have to say, John.

Let's be nice now,
John, real nice.